Article: Convivial MI6 chief and 'assassinations' Mandrake

AS THE HEAD of MI6, Sir Richard Dearlove prided himself on discretion. In his new role as Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge, he has, however, broken cover - and in a most surprising way.

Mandrake hears that Sir Richard, a close confidant of Tony Blair, provided an eyebrow-raising review of his previous job to an audience of students celebrating their graduation. Introducing himself, he told them: "I'm sorry I haven't met all of you before but I've been busy running the country."

The former head of the country's international spy network added: "I'm quite lucky to be here as I'm supposed to be organising a few assassinations."

The comments were made at an "MA Congregation Dinner for the ...

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