New head of MI6 named: Alex Younger ‘delighted’ to become real-life ‘M’ of secret service He is replacing Sir John Sawers, who announced he was stepping down after five years as SIS chief earlier this year. His appointment comes at a crucial time for the overseas spy agency, as Britain’s involvement increases in the war against Isis in Iraq and Syria and conflicts continue in Ukraine, Somalia, Sudan, Nigeria, the Central African Republic and numerous other nations. Mr Younger said he was “delighted and honoured” to take up the challenge. “Our dedicated staff work tirelessly against an array of threats that this country faces,” he added. “They do so in close partnership with both MI5 and GCHQ, with whom I am looking forward to co-operating closely.” Unlike the fictional MI6 chief “M” made famous in the James Bond films, the real-life leader is known by as “C” after the first head Sir George Mansfield Smith-Cumming and Mr Younger will take on the initial when he starts his role next month. He paid tribute to his predecessor Sir John Sawers, for his “lifetime’s dedication to the country”. “He brought us into a new era, and I am determined to build on this and bring my ideas for a modern Service to life,” he added. Sir John [...] sheffieldinnews/new-head-of-mi6-named-alex-younger-delighted-to-become-real-life-m-of-secret-service/
Posted on: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 15:45:54 +0000
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