Police snooped on leading Labour politicians for decades and engaged in ‘racist targeting’ of MPs

Police snooped on leading Labour politicians for decades and engaged in ‘racist targeting’ of MPs and campaigners, an inquiry heard yesterday. Undercover officers allegedly compiled files on figures including former shadow home secretary Diane Abbott, Lord Peter Hain and Dame Joan Ruddock because they campaigned against racism and apartheid. They are also accused of spending … Read more