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Government’s continuing refusal to name Stakeknife ‘deeply insulting’ to victims

The Army’s former spy within the IRA was widely believed to be Belfast man Freddie Scappaticci, who was 77 when he died in 2023.

The Independent UK

Westminster committee urges Government to formally name Stakeknife

The Army’s former spy within the IRA was widely believed to be west Belfast man Freddie Scappaticci, who was 77 when he died in 2023.

Evening Standard

How to dress in cold weather: 10 stylish and cosy updates for winter

Whether it’s hidden layers or touchscreen gloves, our fashion expert shares her tips for staying snug when the temperature drops

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Concerns over possibility of Stakeknife suicide raised in 2003

An interim report from Operation Kenova found that more lives were probably lost than saved through the operation of agent Stakeknife.

Evening Standard

Failure to name Stakeknife ‘slightly ludicrous’, Justice Minister says

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn insisted that identifying agents risks ‘jeopardising’ national security,

Evening Standard

MI5 impeded inquiry into Stakeknife agent who murdered for IRA, says official report

Nine-year investigation paints highly critical picture of agency’s handling of double agent

The Guardian - UK

UK government challenged to name agent planted in Provisional IRA

Kenova chief Sir Iain Livingstone was speaking as the final report into the operation was published.

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Inquiry into IRA murders supported by victim’s daughter despite lack of prosecutions

Shauna Moreland ‘got answers’ from Operation Kenova even though it yielded insufficient evidence to put 12 suspects on trial

The Guardian - UK

Stakeknife report a ‘step closer’ to publication after passing security checks

Ex-police chief Jon Boutcher is heading Operation Kenova into the activities of the British Army’s top agent within the Provisional IRA.

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