BREAKING: Britain's new MI6 spy chief is called R Moore
RICHARD Moore as been named as the new MI6 boss as Sir Alex Younger steps down later this year.The PM and Foreign Sec Dominic Raab rubber-stamped the appointment todayRichard Moore said: "I am pleased and honoured to be asked to return to lead my Service.
"SIS plays a vital role - with MI5 and GCHQ - in keeping the British people safe and promoting UK interests overseas.The Foreign Secretary said earlier: “I am delighted to appoint Richard as the next Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service. "He returns to SIS with tremendous experience and will oversee the work of a group of men and women whose tireless efforts are rarely seen in public, but which are critical for the security and prosperity of the UK."Richard Moore is currently the Director General for Political Affairs at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.
Previously Richard served as British Ambassador to Turkey and has been Deputy National Security Adviser in the Cabinet Office. Prior to his time at the FCO, Richard joined SIS in 1987 where he undertook a range of roles across the Service both in the UK and overseas.Outside of work, Richard’s interests include playing golf and watching cricket and rugby. He speaks fluent Turkish.
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