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Shapurji Saklatvala
One of the first MPs of Indian heritage, Shapurji Saklatvala (1874–1936) was an agitator for change, which led to his surveillance by the Security Service.
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Labour Research Department. This research organisation was established in 1912 as...
Catalogue reference: KV 5/75
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This record is about the Labour Research Department. This research organisation was established in 1912 as... dating from 1931 Dec 28 - 1935 Jul 23 in the series The Security Service: Organisation (OF series) Files. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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KV 5/75
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Date (When the record was created)
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1931 Dec 28 - 1935 Jul 23
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Description (What the record is about)
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Labour Research Department. This research organisation was established in 1912 as part of the Fabian Society who later disowned it on account of its penetration by communists. It was proscribed by the Labour Party in 1942, when it was described as wholly under communist influence. This strong influence continued into the 1950's
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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OF 32-1 VOL 1
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Public Record(s)
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Retained Until 2008
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Open Document, Open Description
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KV 5
The Security Service: Organisation (OF series) Files
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