Michael Foot

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Michael Foot was a British politician who served as the leader of the Labour Party from 1980 to 1983, known for his eloquent oratory and strong leftist views, as well as for being a prominent figure in British politics during the Cold War era.

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Once memorably described by Labour’s Michael Foot as a 'semi-house-trained polecat', Mr Tebbit revelled in his reputation as a political bruiser.

Norman Tebbit, the Tory hard man who took on the trade unions, dies at 94 – The Irish Times

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Ireland· 2025-07-08

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Foot was regarded by the KGB as an 'actual agent' and made regular payments were made to him.

Oleg Gordievsky obituary | Espionage

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United Kingdom· 2025-03-22

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Gordievsky's claim that former Labour leader Michael Foot was a Soviet 'agent of influence' led to a substantial out-of-court settlement.

Former KGB double agent Oleg Gordievsky dies in Surrey aged 86 | MI6

The Guardian·

United Kingdom· 2025-03-22

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