Brian Basil Philip Barker (born Basil Philip Barker;[1][2] 13 June 1908 – 25 October 1985) was a British journalist, political activist, and publicity officer.
[2] Barker worked as a journalist in France, Germany, and the Netherlands prior to the Second World War.
[4] On returning to the UK, Barker became active in the Labour Party and studied at the University of Liverpool.
[5][6] He stood unsuccessfully in the seat for Chertsey at the 1945 United Kingdom general election.
[4] He joined the Fabian Society, and served on its executive committee for several years in the 1940s.