Category Archives: UK

On This Day — Theresa May : “Russia Highly Likely Behind Spy Poisoning” (March 12 2018) — [POLL]

Posted on March 12, 2019 by L

“Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson had told the ambassador Moscow must immediately provide full and complete disclosure of the Novichok programme to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. Should there be no credible response, we will conclude that this … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — The Trump Dossier : Raw Intelligence or Clever Fabrication? — POLL [UPDATE — Chris Steele Gets Cold Feet]

Posted on March 6, 2019 by L

“I think it was disgraceful – disgraceful that the intelligence agencies allowed any information that turned out to be so false and fake out. I think it’s a disgrace… and that’s something that Nazi Germany would have done and did … Continue reading →

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Robert Hannigan Steps Down As GCHQ Boss [UPDATE — Hannigan Resigned Over Paedophile Priest Case]

Posted on February 25, 2019 by L

“Technology and the internet are overwhelmingly brilliant things for human progress. Unfortunately there will always be people who want to abuse the latest technology. And it’s our job to deal with that dark side.” Robert Hannigan — Former GCHQ Director … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Theresa May Creates Fake News Intelligence Unit

Posted on January 26, 2019 by L

“[Russia] is seeking to weaponise information. Deploying its state-run media organisations to plant fake stories and photo-shopped images in an attempt to sow discord in the West and undermine our institutions. So I have a very simple message for Russia. … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — The Trump Dossier : Raw Intelligence or Clever Fabrication? — POLL

Posted on January 14, 2019 by L

“I think it was disgraceful – disgraceful that the intelligence agencies allowed any information that turned out to be so false and fake out. I think it’s a disgrace… and that’s something that Nazi Germany would have done and did … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — MI6 Alex Younger & BND Bruno Kahl : “Russian Hackers Will Target European 2017 Elections”

Posted on December 11, 2018 by L

“We have evidence that cyber-attacks are taking place that have no purpose other than to elicit political uncertainty.” Bruno Kahl  — BND Head (December 2016) December 11 2016 — Bruno Kahl, president of the Bundesnachrichtendienst, has warned that next year’s … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — MI6 Alex Younger : “Terrorism Threat to the UK is Unprecedented.”

Posted on December 9, 2018 by L

“The risks at stake are profound and represent a fundamental threat to our sovereignty. They should be a concern to all those who share democratic values.” Alex Younger – MI6 Head December 9 2016 — Alex Younger, the new head … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Former FSB Officer Alexander Litvinenko Dies (November 23 2006)

Posted on November 23, 2018 by L

“The evidence suggests that the only credible explanation is, in one way or another, that the Russian state is involved in Litvinenko’s murder.” Scotland Yard lawyer — Court hearing in London (2015) On November 1st 2006, Litvinenko suddenly fell ill and … Continue reading →

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US/UK — Is The Special Relationship Under Siege?

Posted on November 13, 2018 by L

Benedict Baron (Director General of MI5 / Michael Gambon ) — You’re going to read this and you’re going to think, “Hold on. The Americans are meant to be our allies.” Johnny Worricker (MI5 analyst / Bill Nighy) — I’ve never … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Gordon Brown : “UK Misled Over Iraqi WMDs”

Posted on November 5, 2018 by L

“Given that Iraq had no usable chemical, biological or nuclear weapons that it could deploy and was not about to attack the coalition, then two tests of a just war were not met: war could not be justified.” Gordon Brown … Continue reading →

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