The case against the Leader and the National Labour Press, adjourned from Tuesday, was heard today… This is an unexpected victory for the Leader and the freedom of the press. We are rejoiced. It is a slap in the face to Sir Ed Carson and the Government.

26 August 1915. Diary entry of John Bruce Glasier, socialist and pacifist [Glasier Papers GP2/1/22]. This week’s war: 56.