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Government offers to meet woman abused by neo-Nazi MI5 agent

Government offers to meet woman abused by neo-Nazi MI5 agent

Summary

The UK government said it will arrange a meeting for a woman abused by an MI5 agent known as agent X. The agent, a neo-Nazi informant, used violence and controlling behavior against the woman, and MI5 had previously defended him in court while giving false evidence.

Key Facts

  • A secret MI5 inquiry found the agent was a violent misogynist obsessed with violence.
  • The agent controlled and attacked his girlfriend, Beth, including with a machete.
  • MI5 defended the agent in court and gave false evidence during the case.
  • The government has now accepted that Beth was abused and called it "abhorrent."
  • Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said he will arrange a meeting between Beth and the security minister.
  • The original investigation was reported by the BBC, which faced a failed government legal attempt to block it.
  • The inquiry into MI5’s conduct was ordered by the Prime Minister and will be published soon.
  • MI5 paid compensation to Beth as part of the case.
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