The National Association for Freedom

Robin Ramsay; Stephen Dorril

Wilson, MI5 and the Rise of Thatcher Covert Operations in British Politics 1974-1978 As they drifted out of the press, GB 75 and Civil Assistance were replaced by the National Association for Freedom (NAFF) as the public focus of right-wing activity. NAFF’s inaugural meeting was held on July 19 1975 (69), and preparations must have ... Read more

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