Blaise Metreweli has been appointed as the first female chief of MI6, the UK's intelligence agency, in its 116-year history, as announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Metreweli, who has been with MI6 since 1999 and held significant roles in both MI6 and MI5, emphasized the agency's critical role in ensuring the safety and security of the UK. Starmer described her promotion as historic, especially in light of increasing global threats such as cyber attacks and geopolitical tensions. Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed confidence in Metreweli's ability to meet emerging security challenges.
I am proud and honoured to be asked to lead my service. MI6 plays a vital role - with MI5 and GCHQ - in keeping the British people safe and promoting UK interests overseas.
The United Kingdom is facing threats on an unprecedented scale - be it aggressors who send their spy ships to our waters or hackers whose sophisticated cyber plots seek to disrupt our public services.
At a time of global instability and emerging security threats, where technology is power and our adversaries are working ever closer together, Blaise will ensure the UK can tackle these challenges head on to keep Britain safe and secure at home and abroad.
This historic appointment comes at a time when the work of our intelligence services has never been more vital.
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