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Revelations of Espionage: The Thatcher Era and MI5's Secrets

This chapter examines the turbulent political landscape of 1980s Britain under Margaret Thatcher, focusing on the public's division and journalists' skepticism. It further highlights the alarming disclosures from a former MI5 officer about the agency's illegal activities, sparking a fierce push for transparency amid government attempts to silence the truth.

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