Al Qaeda wouldn’t hesitate to blow away a city: That’s why we need 42-day detention, says ex MI6 boss

The former head of MI6 is backing controversial Government plans to hold terror suspects for 42 days without charge, saying it might prevent a dirty-bomb attack on Britain.

MI6 prides itself on avoiding political debates but former chief Sir Richard Dearlove warns that the UK would “regret” not bringing in longer detention for terror suspects. for more click here