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Books / 31 July 2026
Fascist roots of the disastrous Irish Brigade
31 July 2026

JIM JUMP introduces two new publications that examine both sides of the Irish participation in the Spanish civil war

“Demonstration in Battersea, 1939” by Clive Branson who had served in the International Brigades in Spain
Spanish Civil War 90th Anniversary / 4 July 2026
How British artists rallied to the defence of Republican Spain
4 July 2026

JIM JUMP describes how artists in Britain rallied to the anti-fascist cause

TROUBLED LEGACY: Between 50,000 and 100,000 people stood silently with clenched fists raised during the procession of the hearses containing the bodies of three of the people murdered during the Atocha massacre, Madrid, January 26 1977
Anti-Fascism / 20 November 2025
The struggle against Franco’s legacy continues
20 November 2025

Spanish dictator Francisco Franco died 50 years ago today November 20. JIM JUMP looks back at his blood-soaked rule and toxic legacy on Spain today

ANTI-FASCIST ART: The stained glass window in Belfast City Hall
Features / 29 September 2025
Celebrating Belfast’s shared heritage of anti-fascism
29 September 2025

JIM JUMP looks forward to the International Brigade Memorial Trust AGM taking place in Belfast later this week where the spirit of solidarity will be rekindled

NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN: Members of the British Battalion displa
Features / 29 June 2024
The battle for history begins in the classroom
29 June 2024
Teaching youngsters about the International Brigades and the Spanish civil war is vital for a proper understanding of 20th-century history, writes JIM JUMP
WORKING CLASS HEROES: Detail from the mural tribute to the I
Features / 24 June 2024
The shoulders of giants: the railwaymen and seafarers who fought in Spain
24 June 2024
JIM JUMP welcomes the new booklet published by the RMT and International Brigade Memorial Trust about the seafarers and rail workers who fought Franco’s fascism in Spain
Members of the British Battalion, Major Attlee Company, 15th
International Brigades / 7 December 2023
They returned home already legends
7 December 2023
JIM JUMP describes how the inspirational homecoming of the volunteers from Spain heaped shame on the appeasers and Franco supporters in the British government
Features / 23 September 2023
Pablo Neruda: the poet and the two dictators
23 September 2023
On the 50th anniversary of the mysterious death of Pablo Neruda, JIM JUMP looks at how the life of the poet and communist was inextricably linked to two notorious dictators
Features / 13 February 2019
Remembering the seafarers who defied the fascist blockade of Spanish ports
13 February 2019
JIM JUMP tells the story of British seafarers who traded with Republican Spain during the Spanish Civil War
Dolores Ibarruri, La Pasionaria.
Features / 26 October 2018
Hear Dolores Ibarruri’s passionate words in praise of anti-fascism and international solidarity
26 October 2018
JIM JUMP explains why a legendary speech in praise of the International Brigades remains a source of inspiration for new generations fighting fascism
THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES: (Top left) Emily Thornberry unveilin
Features / 19 June 2018
Anti-fascist lessons from Republican Spain
19 June 2018
As the 80th anniversary of the decisive Spanish civil war battle of Ebro approaches, JIM JUMP recalls the heroism of the International Brigade and how European governments aided and abetted the victory of fascism