Dave Renton
Dave Renton | |
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Dave Renton in 2024 | |
| Born | 1972 (age 52–53) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Barrister, author, historian |
| Academic background | |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | St John's College, Oxford University of Sheffield |
| Thesis | The attempted revival of British Fascism: Fascism and Anti-Fascism 1945-51. (1999) |
| Doctoral advisors | Colin Holmes Richard Thurlow |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | History |
David Renton (born 1972) is a British barrister, historian, and socialist. Renton has represented clients in a number of high-profile cases, especially concerning trade union rights and the protection of free speech, and is frequently quoted on these topics in the British media.
Beginning his career as an academic historian, he has published over twenty books on the history and politics of fascism, anti-fascism, and the left. Renton is a former member of the Socialist Workers Party (SWP), and was a founding member of Revolutionary Socialism in the 21st Century (rs21) in 2014. He is also known for his writing for a range of left-wing publications as well as his blog, Lives; Running.