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Lord Beamish's quest to revitalise intelligence oversight

Kevan Jones, aka Lord Beamish, new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC).
Kevan Jones, aka Lord Beamish, new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC). © James Manning/Press Association Image/MaxPPP - Montage Indigo Publications
The former Labour MP Kevan Jones, known also as Lord Beamish, is the first member of the House of Lords to chair the Intelligence and Security Committee. Like his Tory predecessor at the ISC, he is hoping to boost the resources and independence of the committee. Downing Street seems to be onboard. [...]
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