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 Dominic Raab rubber-stamped the appointment today.

The PM and Foreign Sec Dominic Raab rubber-stamped the appointment today

The PM and Dominic Raab rubber-stamped the appointment today.

Richard 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. 

“I look forward to continuing that work alongside the brave and dedicated team at SIS.”

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.”

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• Richard Moore is currently the Director General for Political Affairs (Political Director) 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.
• Richard was born in Libya and is married to Maggie, with two children.
• Outside of work, Richard’s interests include playing golf and watching cricket and rugby. He speaks fluent Turkish.

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