History
Between 1995 and 1997 the Labour Party moved most of its functions from John Smith House to Millbank Tower, before becoming its official HQ at the end of 1997. In 1990 The Labour Party Archive and Library moved from Walworth Road to join the People's History Museum.
John Smith House was formerly used by Southwark Local Education Authority. In October 2010, planning permission was granted to turn into a Safestay budget hotel. The hotel will open in July 2012.
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