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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
Ulm5

“Getting them acquitted is not just about winning in court, but about what this direct action was aimed at”

by Phil Butland on 24/04/2026
Interview with Nina Onèr, lawyer for Zo from the Ulm 5
Germany

What can I do to support the Ulm 5?

by Phil Butland, Yasemin Özdemir on 22/04/2026
The trial starts next Monday. Here’s what you can do to help
Culture

Palestine 36 – Film Review

by Phil Butland on 18/04/2026
Annemarie Jacir’s new film is not just a history lesson. By explaining Palestinians’ fight against British colonialism, it helps us understand apartheid Israel
Palestine

9 April 1948 – The Deir Yassin Massacre

by Phil Butland on 07/04/2026
This week in working class history
Germany

“People believe that there’s something terrible going on in Gaza and nothing is happening to stop it”

by Phil Butland on 03/04/2026
Interview with Mimi, mother of Daniel from the Ulm 5
Workers’ Rights

6 April 2008 – Textile workers strike in Mahalla, Egypt

by Phil Butland on 01/04/2026
This week in working class history
Berlin

“Most of the time, reality isn’t balanced. Truth is rarely in the middle.” 

by Phil Butland on 24/03/2026
Legs, heart and a spine: Interview with Nadja Vancauwenberghe about journalism's must-haves, and why she believes in teaching the skills to match
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?
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