Respected investigative journalist Tom Mangold – a friend of UK weapons inspector David Kelly, who killed himself last year after being exposed as the source of stories casting doubt on Government claims about Iraqi WMD – said that he had been informed that ISG officials were “stunned and dismayed” by the request.
He quoted the unnamed ISG insider as saying: “Inclusion of Scarlett’s nuggets would have been grossly manipulative of the truth. In fact, let’s face it, he wanted us to include lies.
“This was a blatant attempt by the highly influential and respected British intelligence chief to insert material into our report which we knew for a hard fact was totally untrue.
Scotsman article
He quoted the unnamed ISG insider as saying: “Inclusion of Scarlett’s nuggets would have been grossly manipulative of the truth. In fact, let’s face it, he wanted us to include lies.
“This was a blatant attempt by the highly influential and respected British intelligence chief to insert material into our report which we knew for a hard fact was totally untrue.
Apparently, it was good enough for a promotion, though. Mr. Scarlett is the new head of MI6.
...but hey, do what you want....you will anyway.
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