MI5 Protected Neo-Nazi Agent: A History of Institutional Cover-Ups
MI5 issued an unreserved apology for lying to three courts to conceal the identity of a violent neo-Nazi agent, known as Agent X, who attacked his girlfriend. The Security Service falsely claimed adherence to a “neither confirm nor deny” policy regarding informant identities, while simultaneously disclosing Agent X’s status to a BBC journalist. This deception was revealed after the BBC presented evidence, including a recording of a call with an MI5 officer who stated the disclosure was legally authorized. An independent review will now investigate the incident and assess the implications for MI5’s credibility and its core secrecy policies.
John Q. Hosedrinker