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UK intelligence watchdog raps MI5 for lying to courts about a neo-Nazi informer
The UK intelligence watchdog found MI5 misled courts about its ties to a neo-Nazi informer, Agent X, who was accused of attacking his partner. The report highlighted systemic failures in MI5's handling of the case, leading to false evidence being provided to courts. The Home Secretary announced urgent measures to strengthen oversight of the security service.
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