Former MI5 employee David Shayler and his girlfriend Annie Machon after a news conference in Calais, France. The renegade secret agent was claiming victory in his battle against the Government and security services on the eve of his return to Britain. * to face charges under the Official Secrets Act. The former MI5 intelligence officer claimed the Metropolitan Police Service was investigating his allegations that MI6 was behind a plot to assassinate Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi that left several civilians dead.

Former MI5 employee David Shayler and his girlfriend Annie Machon after a news conference in Calais, France. The renegade secret agent was claiming victory in his battle against the Government and security services on the eve of his return to Britain. * to face charges under the Official Secrets Act. The former MI5 intelligence officer claimed the Metropolitan Police Service was investigating his allegations that MI6 was behind a plot to assassinate Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi that left several civilians dead. Stock Photo
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PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

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G53GAE

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5.7 MB (310.4 KB Compressed download)

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1748 x 1135 px | 29.6 x 19.2 cm | 11.7 x 7.6 inches | 150dpi

Date taken:

20 August 2000

Location:

Calais France

Photographer:

Stefan Rousseau

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