New head of MI6 will be a woman for first time in British spy history

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By Christopher Hope
Published: 15/06/2025 - 22:30
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer told reporters travelling with him to the G7 summit in Canada: "The historic appointment of Blaise Metreweli comes at a time when the work of our intelligence services has never been more vital.
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Blaise Metreweli has been unveiled as the new chief of MI6, becoming the first woman to hold the post since the organisation was founded in 1909.
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The appointment will draw comparisons with 'M', the fictional head of Britain's spying agency imagined by Ian Fleming in his James Bond books.
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Metreweli is currently Director General 'Q', responsible for technology and innovation in MI6, and has previously held Director-level roles in MI6 and MI5.

https://www.gbnews.com/politics/mi6-blaise-metreweli

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