British agent inside IRA ‘saved more lives than he took’, defence officials claim

Military officials challenge conclusions of Stakeknife probe and say it is impossible to quantify benefits of his ...

Government refusal to confirm IRA spy Stakeknife as Freddie Scappaticci 'bordering on farce', police chief claims, as report reveals Army handlers 'massaged' agent's eg…

A report has concluded that Stakeknife, Britain's top spy within the IRA, committed 'grotesque, serious crime' including ...

'Stakeknife' spy inside IRA committed 'worst possible' crimes and should be named, says report

The final report of a seven-year investigation, named Operation Kenova, suggests there is a case to reveal the identity of ...

British spy 'Stakeknife' committed 'grotesque, serious crime' including torture and murder with MI5's knowledge, damning report reveals

Long described as the Army's 'golden egg', the agent, codenamed 'Stakeknife', was directly linked to at least 13 murders in ...

Masterpiece drama new to Channel 4 was my favourite show of the year

OPINION: Say Nothing, the critically acclaimed FX limited series about the Northern Ireland Troubles, was recently added to ...