Abu Dhabi-backed Telegraph takeover plan ‘unacceptable’ says ex-MI6 chief
by Robyn Vinter from World news | The Guardian on (#6H1H4)
Sir Richard Dearlove says the deal would be a profound security concern' and urges ministers to stop it
The former head of MI6 has labelled the planned Abu Dhabi-backed takeover of the Telegraph newspaper as completely unacceptable" and a profound security concern".
Sir Richard Dearlove said an authoritarian state acquiring an influential newspaper poses a risk to the UK and its democracy, and urged ministers to intervene and block the deal.
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