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Late release of MI5 Stakeknife files a 'failure'

Western Morning News

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December 10, 2025

MI5'S initial failure to disclose all it knew about the Army's top spy in the Provisional IRA during the Troubles was a “significant failure”, an independent report into the activities of Stakeknife has said.

The final report of Operation Kenova said MI5 had “earlier and greater knowledge” of Stakeknife than it had at first stated.

The UK Government has been urged to name Stakeknife, with Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Chief Constable Jon Boutcher stating the refusal to do so is “bordering on farce”.

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