The Daily Telegraph, Times and Guardian have reported on the death of right-wing extremist David Hart.

Hart came to prominence while assisting Margaret Thatcher during the miners' strike – smearing opponents and rallying dark forces against the NUM. His payback was to be given a role in the NUM pension fund from which he made vast amount of money brokering property deals.

He later employed former MI5 officer Charles Elwell to produce British Briefing which engaged in black propaganda against figures on the left, most of whom were branded Communists.

Hart was also responsible for setting up the right-wing Committee for a Free Britain but also for scuppering Michael Portillo’s credibility as Defence Secretary and his bid to lead to Tory party.

Hart’s politics antics appear to have achieved absolutely nothing but the way in which he brought together different aspects of the ruling elite – the military, intelligence services, business and politicians – is a warning of the forces that oppose us.