Ian Mikardo
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Ian Mikardo (9 July 1908 – 6 May 1993), commonly known as Mik, was a British Labour and Co-operative politician. An ardent socialist and a Zionist, he remained a backbencher throughout his four decades in the House of Commons. He was a member of National Executive Committee of the Labour Party from 1950–59 and 1960–78, and Chairman of the Labour Party 1970–71. He was also Chairman of the International Committee of the Labour Party 1973-78, Vice-President of the Socialist International (1978–83) and Honorary President (1983–93). Mikardo was a Labour Member of Parliament for Reading 1945–50, Reading South 1950–55, Reading 1955–59, Poplar 1964–74, Bethnal Green and Bow 1974–83 and Bow and Poplar 1983–87. He was Chairman of the House of Commons Select Committee on Nationalised Industries, 1966–70. He issued many pamphlets. Most famous were "Keep Left" (1947) and "Keeping Left" with Dick Crossman, Michael Foot and Jo Richardson, 1950. He was also a Fabian essayist, staunch friend of Israel, as well as friend and mentor to many in the Labour movement, where he made a great impact.
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9 July 1908 Portsmouth
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6 May 1993 (aged 84)
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