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Listen: Bristol Unpacked on undercover police spying on activists with anarchist and investigator Chris Brian

Chris Brian was a anarchist activist in Bristol and south Wales in the 90s and early 2000s. Unknown to him and fellow activists, deep undercover in in their groups were police officers.

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For years, the officers immersed themselves with the activists, got stuck into direct actions and even had long term relationships and parented children under false pretences. The shocking revelations continue to come to light in a official inquiry that is on track to be longest ever in British history. Neil talks to Chris about his experiences as an activist and current work researching the activities of the officers, some of which he knew as friends and allies.

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  • Decom. the armoury and beware the wood. Cheers.! tom and big blue van! ?!!
    July 15, 2021 at 10:07 pm

    Keep it on the tracks Chris and don’t let them derail the whole point in our suffering as we make huge sacrifices to make a better fascist free world.

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