Writing in the Financial Times, the pair said that beyond the war in Ukraine, the two foreign intelligence services were continuing to "work together to disrupt the reckless campaign of sabotage across Europe being waged by Russian intelligence". Sir Richard and Mr Burns added that they saw the rise of China as the main intelligence and geopolitical challenge of the century. Foreign Secretary David Lammy, to whom Ms Metreweli will be accountable as MI6's new chief, said she was the "ideal" candidate and would ensure the UK was able to tackle the challenges of "global instability and emerging security threats".
Author: Chris Mason And Frank Gardner
Published at: 2025-06-15 21:30:26
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