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 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.”
