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Phil Butland

Phil Butland

Phil Butland is a socialist from Bradford, Northern England. He founded the Berlin LINKE Internationals and is now active with The Left Berlin and Sozialismus von Unten (SvU). Alongside his political activities, Phil is the curator of the CinePhil Berliner Film Blog

Written by Phil ButlandThe Left Berlin
Palestine

30 March 2018 – Great March of Return

by Phil Butland on 24/03/2026
This week in working class history
Demonstrations & Direct Action

“There is always a way to make your voice heard” 

by Phil Butland on 11/03/2026
Interview with Nessa from Nein zur Wehrpflicht
Imperialism

16 March 1968 – My Lai Massacre

by Phil Butland on 10/03/2026
This week in working class history
Berlin

School Strike: 5th March 2026

by Phil Butland on 06/03/2026
Report and photo gallery
Elections

Starmer’s by-election disaster shows opportunities for Right and Left

by Phil Butland on 28/02/2026
The Green victory in Gorton and Denton should be celebrated, but when will we see a real Left challenge?
Racism

19 February 2020: Hanau shootings

by Phil Butland on 18/02/2026
This week in working class history
Berlin

Should film be political?

by Phil Butland on 16/02/2026
Even Wim Wenders thinks it should. He just doesn’t want to talk about Palestine
Culture

“Cops regularly and routinely had intimate relationships—and even planned children—with unwitting activists.”

by Phil Butland on 14/02/2026
Interview with Jason Kirkpatrick, co-producer of “The Spies Who Ruined Our Lives”
Demonstrations & Direct Action

15 February 2003: The world stands up against Bush’s Iraq War

by Phil Butland on 11/02/2026
This week in working class history
Imperialism

11 February 1990: Release of Nelson Mandela

by Phil Butland on 04/02/2026
This week in working class history
Culture

How equipped is a film backed by Hollywood royalty to speak up for Gaza?

by Phil Butland on 26/01/2026
Film Review: The Voice of Hind Rajab
Demonstrations & Direct Action

25 January 2011: Revolution in Egypt

by Phil Butland on 21/01/2026
This week in working class history
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