Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger dies aged 62

BBC Politics Wednesday 03 June 2026, 18:35 UTC 1 min read

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Sir Alex held a career in British intelligence that spanned almost three decades after joining the service in 1991.

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Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger dies aged 62

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