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Veserr@sh.itjust.works to United Kingdom@feddit.ukEnglish · 20 days ago

Alex Younger, former head of MI6, dies aged 62

www.theguardian.com

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Alex Younger, former head of MI6, dies aged 62

www.theguardian.com

Veserr@sh.itjust.works to United Kingdom@feddit.ukEnglish · 20 days ago
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Keir Starmer says Younger led an ‘exemplary life’, while foreign secretary says country owes him ‘an enormous debt of gratitude’
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  • GeeDubHayduke@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    “Here’s a picture of me when i was Younger…”

    • SparkyBauer44@lemmy.world
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      Well, he ain’t getting any (Alex) older.

      • GeeDubHayduke@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        Have we actually gotten to the point where Mitch isn’t common knowledge anymore…?

        • SparkyBauer44@lemmy.world
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          Well, when you don’t watch stand up, yes, we’ve been there all along.

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    He joined MI6 in 1991 and served operational intelligence duties in Europe and the Middle East.

    He was MI6 station chief in Afghanistan during the US-led coalition against the Taliban in 2001

    Rest In Piss coloniser

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