Alex Younger, former head of MI6, dies aged 62
Sir Alex Younger, the former head of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), has passed away at the age of 62 following a battle with cancer. Tributes have poured in from political leaders, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, acknowledging his dedication to national security.
Why it matters
Younger played a pivotal role in British intelligence during a period of significant global geopolitical shifts, making his passing a notable event in international security circles.
Sir Alex Younger. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA View image in fullscreen Sir Alex Younger. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA MI6 Alex Younger, former head of MI6, dies aged 62 Keir Starmer says Younger led an ‘exemplary life’, while foreign secretary says country owes him ‘an enormous debt of gratitude’
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