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Date
Originator
MPS-UCPI
Title
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000016692
Report on the SWP computer being programmed to give a breakdown of the circulation of 'Socialist Worker' and its financial accounts and details of branch organisers
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000035302
Special Branch Threat Assessment of National Front demo and Anti Nazi League counter-demo, to be held in Fulham on 30 Aug 1981
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000015483
Report on personal detials of a Black child who isn't in the SWP but regularly receives the Socialist Worker newspaper
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000015467
Report on demo in opposition to the National Front organised by Anti-Nazi League, held at Islington Green on 12 July 1981, inc leaflet given out at the rally 'Voice of the Youth' by Communist Youth Union of Britain (attached)
MI5
UCPI0000035152
MI5 report for the Home Secretary, ‘Subversive Involvement in the Brixton Riots and their Aftermath’ with cover letter from Phillips (Home Office) (report attached)
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000035151
Report assessing political activity in Brixton after the 1981 uprising
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000016599
Report on Anti-Nazi League demo and leafleting against National Front presence, held near West Ham football ground, Green St E4 on 4 April 1981, inc copy of 'support the Hammers not the Nazis' leaflet (attached)
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000016538
Report on Waltham Forest District SWP holding its weekly sale of Socialist Worker, held at Walthamstow High Street on 21 March 1981 with a high turnout to counter National Front presence, then moving on to Labour Party Young Socialists rally against unemp
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0728962
SDS Annual Report 1980, inc letter from Asst Commissioner seeking authorisation to continue
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0730184
Report on upcoming Troops Out Movement anti-SAS demo on 6 June 1981 and support of proposed Blair Peach Commemorative demo on 23 April 1981, inc minute sheet
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0731462
Report on rally held by East London Workers Against Racism titled 'Clear the fascists out of Brick Lane', held at Brick Lane/Bethnal Green Road junction, 11 Jan 1981
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0731461
Report on a proposed rally organised by the East London Workers Against Racism titled 'Clear the fascists out of Brick Lane', to be held at the Brick Lane/Bethnal Green Road junction on 11 Jan 1981
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS_0747792
Special Branch Annual Report 1980
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000014292
Report on the arrest of an SWP member at a protest against the National Front, held at Southgate Town Hall on 8 Sept 1980
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000014261
Report on a combined paper and leaflet sale of S London District SWP and deterring of attacks by fascists, held in Camberwell on 7 Sept 1980
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000014208
Report on a meeting of the Waltham Forest District SWP called in opposition to growth of the NF in the Chingford area, held at Mornington Hall, The Green, Chingford E4 on 14 Aug 1980
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000013860
Report of 9 pages listing participants in the SCARF counter-demo against the National Front, held in Southwark on 2 March 1980
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000013798
Report on a meeting of Kilburn SWP, held at 14 Saltram Crescent W9 on 20 Feb 1980, inc leaflet for ANL anti-NF demo (attached)
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000013786
Special Branch report on a discussion of SWP/ANL tactics to be used at a demo against the National Front in Southwark on 2 March 1980
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0733126
Large collection of police and Home Office documents in advance of a Friends of Blair Peach Committee demo to be held on 27 April 1980
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS_0727595
Special Branch Annual Report 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000020068
Report on a NW London District Committee meeting of the SWP inc planning demos for Blair Peach inquest and against the National Front, held at The Vale W3 on 1 Oct 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000020984
Report on NW London SWP District Committee meeting, held at redacted private home on 18 June 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000021272
Report listing participants in demo outside Newham Town Hall in protest at National Front meeting inside, on 25 April 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748344
'A' Department Initial Draft Report of the Southall anti-fascist demo on 23rd April 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000021231
Report on large public meeting of Hackney Anti-Nazi League, held at Stoke Newington Town Hall on 2 May 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000021218
Report on District Committee meeting of NW London SWP inc discussion of recent events in Southall and an investigation into the death of Blair Peach, held at redacted private home on 30 April 1979, inc minutes of meeting of 23 April 1979 (attached)
MI5
UCPI0000035314
MI5 Prime Ministerial briefing paper ‘The Threat of Subversion in the UK’, annotated by Thatcher, inc letter from Cabinet Secretary to the PM (attached)
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748318
Police Operation Order for Public Order Events on 28 April 1979, inc National Front and Socialist Unity demos
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748345
A8 Branch Debrief Note of the National Front meeting at Southall on 23rd April 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748346
A8 Order of Operation for Southall National Front demo on 23rd April 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748333
‘Demonstration with Disorder and Death – Southall’ Report by DAC David Helm on antifascist demo on 23 April 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748289
Report on proposed National Front election meeting at Newham Town Hall on 25 April 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748296
Report following the anti-fascist demonstration at Southall on 23 April 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748293
Report on upcoming National Front public meeting in Southall and counter-demos on 23 April 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748294
Memo from Commander Special Branch to Commander A8 on upcoming demo against the National Front to be held in Southall on 22 April 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748288
Special Branch assessment of upcoming anti-fascist demo in Southall on 22 April 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748332
Metropolitan Police Operation Order for the anti-National Front demo in Southall on 23 April 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748343
A8 Order of Operation for the National Front meeting at Southall, 23 April 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000021193
Report on committee meeting of NW London District SWP discussing arrangements for an anti-National Front demo in Leicerster on 21 April 1979, held at redacted private home on 17 April 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748342
Notes on a meeting police held with members of the community in Southall prior to National Front meeting on 23rd April 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748299
Met note on policing plans for National Front public meeting and counter-demo in Southall on 23 April 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000013238
Report on meeting of Clapton SWP including info on upcoming demo and relations with trade unions, held at the Clarence pub, Clarence Rd E1 on 21 March 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000013229
Report on aggregate meeting of SE London District SWP, held at Charlton House, Hornfair Rd SE7 on 13 Feb 1979
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0728964
SDS Annual Report 1978, inc Home Office letter authorising continuation
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000013183
Report on a confrontation between National Front paper sellers and Socialist Workers Party/Anti-Nazi League members at junction of Church Lane and High Road E11 on 10 Feb 1976
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0731858
Minute sheet that accompanied Annual Report 1979 on continuation of the Squad from 1979 to 1982, inc affirmation from DAC Bob Bryan
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000013063
Report outlining the structure of Waltham Forest district SWP in great detail
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS_0747791
Special Branch Annual Report 1978
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000011367
Report listing participants in an anti-National Front, held at Brick Lane E1 on 29 and 30 July 1978
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000011356
Report on HN13's appearance, alongside three other individuals, on various public order charges arising from a National Front meeting at Loughborough School, Minet Rd, hearing held at Lambeth Magistrates' Court on 29 June 1978
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000021722
Report on regular meeting of Walthamstow SWP inc discussion on the National Front and how to oppose it, inc details of 20 arrests at counter-demo at Walthamstow High School for Girls that week, held at Chequers pub, High St E17 on 3 May 1978
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0728981
SDS Annual Report 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000011855
Report listing participants in a picket outside a National Front meeting (6 pages, all redacted except Peter Hain), held at Ilford County High School on 25 Feb 1978
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000011784
Report on regular meeting of Walthamstow SWP discussing the inaugural meeting of the Waltham Forest area committee, held at Rose & Crown E17 on 25 Jan 1978
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000011672
Report that various left-wing groups in West London picketed a National Front meeting and march, held in King St W6 on 21 Jan 1978
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000011673
Report on Anti-Nazi League plans to disrupt a National Front mass rally, to be held at Islington Town Hall on 27 April 1978
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS_0747790
Special Branch Annual Report 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000011139
Report on personal and political details of a member of Finsbury Park SWP
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000016307
Report on SWP Lea Valley District Aggregate meeting seemingly announcing formation of the ANL, held at the Golden Fleece pub, Upper Fore Street N18 on 22 Sept 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000010997
Report on private meeting of various anarchists on the subject ‘How should we react to racialism and anti-fascist demonstrations’, held at the Roebuck pub, Tottenham Court Rd on 17 Sept 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0732885
Minute sheet that accompanied comprehensive report on Battle of Lewisham
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0732886
Notes by DI Willingale after Battle of Lewisham, part review part suggestions for future riots (water cannons!)
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000011188
Report on a joint weekly meeting of Seven Sisters and Tottenham branches of the SWP preparing for the Battle of Lewisham, held at the West Green library on 10 Aug 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0733369
Report on de-briefing of 18 officers on duty in 'Battle of Lewisham' National Front march and counter-demo
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000011180
Report on the Communist Party of England (Marxist-Leninist) reviewing their tactics following the 'Battle of Lewisham' anti-National Front demo
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000011182
Report on a meeting of N London district SWP and people involved in the September Right to Work March, following the Battle of Lewisham anti-fascist demo, held at redacted address on 13 Aug 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748271
The Observer report dated 14 Aug 1977 on the 'Battle of Lewisham' fascist march and anti-fascist counter-demo on 13 Aug 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0733366
MPS phone message that SWP 'heavies' are ready to attack National Front marchers at Battle of Lewisham
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0733367
Report on a National Front march opposed by a counter-demo (Battle of Lewisham), 10 pages analysis and lots of redacted personal info
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748340
Draft Special Branch paper after the 'Battle of Lewisham'
Metropolitan Police Service
MPS-0748270
Police briefing notes on upcoming National Front demo and anti-fascist counter-demo in Lewisham on 13 Aug 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748276
Cover letter to Commander A8 enclosing Special Branch report on upcoming antifascist demo in Lewisham on 13 Aug 1977 (not attached)
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748277
Report on planned opposition to upcoming National Front march in Lewisham on 13 Aug 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0733365
Report on SWP plans for upcoming National Front march (Battle of Lewisham), inc minute sheet
Metropolitan Police Service
MPS-0748334
Police operational orders for the Battle of Lewisham fascist march and counter-demo to be held on 13 Aug 1977, dated 11 Aug 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748285
Cover letter to Commander A8 enclosing Special Branch reports on upcoming Lewisham fascist demo and anti-fascist counter demo to be held on 13 Aug 1977 (not attached)
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748286
Report assessing likely support of left-wingers opposing upcoming National Front demo in Lewisham on 13 Aug 1977
Metropolitan Police Service
MPS-0748487
Affidavit of Commissioner McNee on upcoming Lewisham National Front demo on 13 Aug 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000011117
Report on meeting of Communist Party of England (Marxist-Leninist) held under broad front-group names, inc staging of anti fascist play, due to be held at Co-op Hall, Ilford but cleared by police(!) so moved to Methodist Church Hall on 29 July 1977
Cabinet Office
UCPI0000035334
Minutes of a meeting of the Interdepartmental Group on Subversion in Public Life discussing MI5 report 'The Threat of Subversion in the UK', held at Cabinet Office on 11 July 1977 (CAB 163-269)
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748208
Minute sheet concerning 'Battle of Lewisham' antifascist demo of 13 Aug 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748210
Memo of meeting with A8 about upcoming Lewisham National Front demo ('Battle of Lewisham') on 13 Aug 1977, held on 27 July 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000011059
Report on aggregate meeting of Outer East London District of the SWP inc elections of committees and plans to confront NF, held at the Forest Gate School on 18 July 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000011055
Report on regular weekly meeting of Hammersmith and Kensington SWP, held at Westcott Lodge pub on 14 July 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748279
Report on National Front plans to hold a large rally in Lewisham on 13 Aug 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000011019
Report on meeting of Deptford SWP discussing how public meetings of various groups could be protected from attacks by the National Front and the police, held at Oxford Arms pub, Deptford Church St SE14 on Fri 8 July
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000017554
Report that, following violent clashes between the National Front and the SWP, the SWP plan to drive National Front paper sellers off the streets at Wood Green and Barking Reg Court on 16 July 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748280
Report meeting with Martin Webster of the National Front asking about upcoming Lewisham march and noting a lack of cooperation by the NF, held at NF HQ, 90 Connaught Road, Teddington on 3 July 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748283
Memo from Commander Special Branch to Commander A8 saying they have no info on planned National Front rally in Deptford
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748278
Minute Sheet on Aug 1977 National Front demo in Lewisham
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0748281
Memo from Commander A8 to Commander Special Branch, enclosing South London Press article about a National Front rally in Deptford, asking for details on date and venue (not attached)
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000017537
Report on informal meeting Lea Valley District SWP following a demo in support of the Lewisham 24 Defence Committee, held at redacted private home N15 on 2 July 1977
South London Press
MPS-0748282
South London Press article on National Front plans for march in Deptford in Aug 1977, dated 5 July 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000017403
Report on meeting of Walthamstow SWP discussing future anti-National Front activities, held at the Rose & Crown pub N11 on 11 May 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000017382
Report on meeting of N London International Communist League discussing Labour's failure to win seats in and victory of NF in local elections the previous day, held at 118 Tollington Park N4 on 6 May 1977
MI5
UCPI0000035333
MI5 report ‘The Threat of Subversion to the UK: April 1977’ (CAB 163-269)
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000017776
Report on a confrontation between West London SWP members and National Front marchers in at Watford Gap services and again at NF demo in Birmingham, on 26 Feb 1977
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS_0747789
Special Branch Annual Report 1976
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000021581
Report on meeting of Battersea and Wandsworth Anti-Fascist Committee, held at Battersea Peoples Aid and Action centre, 8 Falcon Rd SW11 on 2 Nov 1976
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000021538
Report on planned picket of a National Front election meeting by the International Marxist Group and International Socialists, to be held at Loughborough School, Brixton on 10 Nov 1976
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000021556
Report on meeting of Islington Committee for Community Relations, held at Islington Town Hall on 22 Oct 1976
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS_0735776
Minutes of first informal twice-yearly meeting between representatives of the Security Service and Special Branch, held at New Scotland Yard on 11 Oct 1976
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000021460
Report on upcoming picket of a National Front meeting, organised by the Brent Trades Council and supported by International Socialists, to be held at Burnt Oak library on 14 Oct 1976
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000010769
Report on the first public meeting of the Hackney Community Relations Council, defended by a guard of left-wing groups, held at Stoke Newington Hall on 22 July 1976
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000009764
Report on a meeting of NE London Workers Action Support Group featuring a speaker from the International Communist League, held at Centreprise bookshop, Kingsland High Road E8 on 1 June 1976
MI5
UCPI0000035247
MI5 report ‘The Threat of Subversion to the UK – April 1976’, with Home Office cover letter (CAB 301-489)
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0728980
SDS Annual Report 1976, inc letter from Assistant Commissioner to Home Office
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000012230
Report on march and meeting by Coventry and Chrysler Right to Work Committee, supported by International Socialists, against National Front demo and National Party gatherings in Coventry on 28 Feb 1976
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000012203
Report on attempts by International Socialists to arrange national mobilisation in opposition to a National Front march to be held in Coventry on 28 Feb 1976
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0728776
Report on weekly meeting of SE London TOM inc discussion of branch's forthcoming public meeting, held at Charlton House SE7, 21 Jan 1976, inc minute sheet
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000009553
Report on resignation of an individual from National Front and application by that individual to join National Party
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000009480
Report on formation of the Legion of St George by disaffected members of the National Front
Metropolitan Police Service
UCPI0000009315
Report on meeting of Battersea and Wandsworth Trades Council Anti-Fascist Committee including discussion of upcoming National Front meeting at Batterseas Town Hall on 19 Nov 1975, held at 172 Lavender Hill SW11 on 11 Nov 1975
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000007643
Report on meeting of IMG London Secretariat granting support for upcoming demos, held at unspecified venue on 11 Oct 1975
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000012751
Report on meeting of the National Front, held at redacted venue on 28 June 1975
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000007394
Report on a meeting of Battersea and Wandsworth Trades Council Anti-Fascist Committee (3 people inc HN300), held at 8 Falcon Road SW11 on 10 June 1975
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000007107
Report on a meeting of Battersea and Wandsworth Trades Council Anti-Fascist Committee, held at the People's Aid and Action Centre, 8 Falcon Road SW11 on 24 April 1975
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000006931
Report on upcoming rally and meeting of National Front and likely clash with antifascists, to be held culminating at an evening meeting outside Islington Town Hall on 25 March 1975
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000006869
Report that members of the National Front will attempt to gain entry to the May Day Theatre for the performance of anti-fascist play 'Jack Boot' at Latchmare Road Baths on 5 March 1975
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS_0747787
Special Branch Annual Report 1974
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000007917
Report on IS response to the failure of the left to stop the National Front holding its meeting in Conway Hall on 15 June (the demo Kevin Gately was killed at)
Metropolitan Police Service
MPS-0748330
Police Operation Order for the National Front, antifascist and Liberation demos at Red Lion Square, 15 Jun 1974
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS_0747833
Special Branch Annual Report 1973
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS_0747835
Special Branch Annual Report 1970
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0732182
Report on a meeting of Steering Committee of the ICRSC, held at the Earl Russell pub NW1 on 11 June 1970, inc leaflet 'Smash Paisleyism!’
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0732189
Report on Islington Irish Civil Rights Solidarity Campaign steering group meeting discussing general election campaign esp disrupting National Front, held at 10 Venetia Road N4 on 3 June 1970
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000008208
Report on meeting of the Organising Committee of the London Division of the Independent Labour Party discussing plans for upcoming debate with National Front, held at ILP HQ, 197 Kings Cross Rd WC1 on 14 Oct 1969
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000008207
Report on upcoming public debate between the National Front and Independent Labour Party, to be held at Friars Hall, Blackfriars Rd SE1 on 30 Oct 1969
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
UCPI0000008206
Report on meeting of the Organising Committee of the London Division of the Independent Labour Party, held at ILP HQ, 197 Kings Cross Road WC1 on 23 Sept 1969
Metropolitan Police Special Branch
MPS-0736021
Report on meeting of Anti-Apartheid Movement about the liberation of South Africa and guerrilla warfare, held at the Roundhouse, Chalk Farm NW1 on 6 July 1969
MI5
UCPI0000035235
MI5 paper ‘Subversion in the United Kingdom – Spring 1968’ with cover note by Secretary of the Official Committee on Communism (Home) (CAB 301-509)

References

Author(s)
Title
Publisher
Year
UCPI: Spy Cops in the Anti-Fascist Movement
Public Interest Law Centre