@JimC_Jump

Writer and journalist. Chair of the International Brigade Memorial Trust. Views my own.

 London, England
Joined February 2018
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The ‘rediscovery’ of Charlie Hutchison international-brigades.org.u…

The ‘rediscovery’ of Charlie Hutchison

Marking Black History Month, Jim Jump reviews a new book about the only known Black British Brigader…

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With great sadness we share the news of the passing of Francisco "Paco" Robles at the age of 99. One of the 4000 Basque Children evacuated to Britain in 1937, Paco was instrumental in bringing together the children that remained in Britain and sharing their story. RIP.
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Me on Spanish national TV news speaking about Spanish nationality for the descendants of @IBMT_SCW International Brigaders thanks to Spain's Democratic Memory Law rtve.es/play/videos/telediar…

Brigadistas internacionales que combatieron con el lado republicano en la Guerra Civil reciben la...

En virtud de la Ley de Memoria Democrática, 24 de los descendientes han sido reconocidos en la embajada en Londres

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We held a moving ceremony to honour the 14 descendants of the British International Brigades who have been granted Spanish nationality as an act of memory and justice. Thank you to @IBMT_SCW and Professor Baxell for their unwavering work to preserve this legacy.
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The struggle against Franco’s legacy continues - 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 morningstaronline.co.uk/arti…

The struggle against Franco’s legacy continues

“SPANIARDS, Franco has died,” came the announcement 50 years ago on Spanish TV. If there was any truth to the widely held story that Barcelona immediately ran out of cava, the corks would have been...

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My piece in today’s @M_Star_Online The struggle against Franco’s legacy continues morningstaronline.co.uk/arti… #morningstaronline

The struggle against Franco’s legacy continues

“SPANIARDS, Franco has died,” came the announcement 50 years ago on Spanish TV. If there was any truth to the widely held story that Barcelona immediately ran out of cava, the corks would have been...

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A wonderful gesture by the Spanish government… theguardian.com/world/2025/n…

Spain grants citizenship to descendants of civil war’s International Brigades

About 32,000 volunteered to fight Franco dictatorship, including 2,500 men and women from Britain and Ireland

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Great news. More than 40 of them from Britain… international-brigades.org.u…

Spain will grant citizenship to some 170 descendants of the International Brigades - International...

News report from the Agencia EFE Spanish news agency… October 31, 2025 Madrid (EFE) - Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced that the Council of Ministers will approve next Tuesday the granting...

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¡Viva la Quince Brigada! Christy Moore sings for the IBMT international-brigades.org.u…

Christy Moore sings for the IBMT - International Brigade Memorial Trust

Ireland’s singing and songwriting legend Christy Moore has sent this message, including a rendition of ‘Viva la Quince Brigada’, to the IBMT’s 2025 Annual General Meeting in Belfast. The AGM was held...

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The annual general meeting of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on the weekend of the 3-5 October. @NIC_ICTU @BDTUC @CraigavonTC
The annual general meeting of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on the weekend of the 3-5 October.

ALT The annual general meeting of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on the weekend of the 3-5 October.

The annual general meeting of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on the weekend of the 3-5 October.

ALT The annual general meeting of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on the weekend of the 3-5 October.

The annual general meeting of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on the weekend of the 3-5 October.

ALT The annual general meeting of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on the weekend of the 3-5 October.

The annual general meeting of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on the weekend of the 3-5 October.

ALT The annual general meeting of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on the weekend of the 3-5 October.

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The AGM of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on Saturday 4th October 2025 in Unite the Union offices in Belfast. @NIC_ICTU @UniteunionNI @nipsa @UNISONNI @The_TUC @irishcongress @BDTUC @CraigavonTC @BillofRightsNI
The AGM of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on Saturday 4th October 2025 in Unite the Union offices in Belfast.

ALT The AGM of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on Saturday 4th October 2025 in Unite the Union offices in Belfast.

The AGM of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on Saturday 4th October 2025 in Unite the Union offices in Belfast.

ALT The AGM of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on Saturday 4th October 2025 in Unite the Union offices in Belfast.

The AGM of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on Saturday 4th October 2025 in Unite the Union offices in Belfast.

ALT The AGM of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on Saturday 4th October 2025 in Unite the Union offices in Belfast.

The AGM of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on Saturday 4th October 2025 in Unite the Union offices in Belfast.

ALT The AGM of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on Saturday 4th October 2025 in Unite the Union offices in Belfast.

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The Annual General Meeting of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on Saturday 4th October 2025 in Unite the Union offices in Belfast. @NIC_ICTU @UniteunionNI @BDTUC @CraigavonTC @BillofRightsNI @nipsa @UNISONNI @INTO_NI @NASUWT_NI @The_TUC @irishcongress
The Annual General Meeting of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on Saturday 4th October 2025 in Unite the Union offices in Belfast.

ALT The Annual General Meeting of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on Saturday 4th October 2025 in Unite the Union offices in Belfast.

The Annual General Meeting of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on Saturday 4th October 2025 in Unite the Union offices in Belfast.

ALT The Annual General Meeting of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on Saturday 4th October 2025 in Unite the Union offices in Belfast.

The Annual General Meeting of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on Saturday 4th October 2025 in Unite the Union offices in Belfast.

ALT The Annual General Meeting of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on Saturday 4th October 2025 in Unite the Union offices in Belfast.

The Annual General Meeting of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on Saturday 4th October 2025 in Unite the Union offices in Belfast.

ALT The Annual General Meeting of the International Brigade Memorial Trust (IBMT) took place on Saturday 4th October 2025 in Unite the Union offices in Belfast.

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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 morningstaronline.co.uk/arti…

Celebrating Belfast’s shared heritage of anti-fascism

THE fight against Franco and the rising tide of European fascism united progressive forces from all communities in Belfast. Sectarian and other divisions were cast aside and some 50 volunteers from...

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My article in today’s Morning Star looks forward to the @IBMT_SCW annual general meeting… Celebrating Belfast’s shared heritage of anti-fascism morningstaronline.co.uk/arti… #morningstaronline

Celebrating Belfast’s shared heritage of anti-fascism

THE fight against Franco and the rising tide of European fascism united progressive forces from all communities in Belfast. Sectarian and other divisions were cast aside and some 50 volunteers from...

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We laid flowers in memory of the International Brigades, who fought against fascism in the Spanish Civil War (1936–39). Around 2,400 people joined the British Battalion, taking part in battles such as those at Belchite, Jarama, Brunete or the Battle of the Ebro.
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‘Their open eyes could see no other way’ morningstaronline.co.uk/arti… #morningstaronline

‘Their open eyes could see no other way’

MILLIONS of visitors flock to the London Eye each year, earning it a global reputation as the city’s top attraction.It’s probably the most well recognised, and critics have claimed it’s iconic,...

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Jim Jump retweeted
IBMT@IBMT_SCW8 May 2025
Let us not forget, on VE Day and Victory Day 2025, who were the first Britons to take up arms against Hitler, Mussolini and fascism – while their own government helped secure Franco’s victory in Spain. ¡No pasarán!
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Before the 1-1 draw between @ClaptonCFC & Forest Hill Park, (with a record 1,432 crowd for the season's last home game) there was an event to unveil a plaque to Newham's International Brigade volunteers, with speakers, songs & poems from the @IBMT_SCW, Clapton CCFC & @billybragg
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An inspiring event at @ClaptonCFC with @billybragg, honouring the International Brigades on the anniversary of the Guernica bombing. @antonibatistav @XavierDomenechs @ana_sanchez_b @Catalonia_UK @EmbSpainUK @xcervantes1 @diariARA
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This Saturday we are unveiling the Newham International Brigades Memorial with a ceremony at the Old Spotted Dog Ground starting at 1pm - gates open 12.30. Join us in commemorating volunteers in Newham who fought against fascism in Spain from 1936-39 💜💛❤️
International brigades flag covering the memorial to be unveiled on Saturday

ALT International brigades flag covering the memorial to be unveiled on Saturday

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