Starmer scraps spy chief veto

The shift means that heads of MI5, MI6, and GCHQ will be subject to a legal 'duty of candour,' preventing them from lying or withholding information during official investigations.

Starmer emphasized that the world has 'utterly changed' and that transparency is essential for restoring public trust in state institutions.

Campaigners have hailed the breakthrough as a vital step toward achieving justice for victims of state failures.

The legislation is expected to be fast-tracked through Parliament following the Easter recess.