Sunday, February 22, 2004
Sunday Times [London] 2004 02 08:THE spymaster who helped to clear Downing Street of charges that it "sexed up" the Iraq dossier looks set to be rewarded for his loyalty by being appointed chief of MI6.
John Scarlett, chairman of the joint intelligence committee (JIC), has emerged as front- runner for the ?150,000-a-year post ahead of Nigel Inkster, the MI6 deputy chief and previous favourite.
Sources say Scarlett, 55, has won the crucial support of Tony Blair after his assured performance at the Hutton inquiry. .....---
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