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MI5 row sparks 7/7 inquiry calls MI5 row sparks 7/7 inquiry calls
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Pressure for a public inquiry into the 7 July attacks has increased amid suggestions that MI5 withheld key surveillance material from parliament.Pressure for a public inquiry into the 7 July attacks has increased amid suggestions that MI5 withheld key surveillance material from parliament.
Six photographs showing 7 July bomber Mohammad Sidique Khan with terrorist suspects were not seen by a parliamentary committee probing 7/7.Six photographs showing 7 July bomber Mohammad Sidique Khan with terrorist suspects were not seen by a parliamentary committee probing 7/7.
Shadow Home Secretary David Davis said there was a fear "that someone was being economical with the evidence".Shadow Home Secretary David Davis said there was a fear "that someone was being economical with the evidence".
Date released after the fertiliser bomb plot trial has sparked the controversy. Data released after the fertiliser bomb plot trial has sparked the controversy.
MI5 said it did not reveal the images to the parliamentary committee to avoid prejudicing the trial. Security sources say MI5 said it did not reveal the images to the parliamentary committee because they were taken by police officers not MI5 operatives.
On Monday, it emerged at the end of the year-long court case that MI5 had two of the 7 July bombers under surveillance a year before the attacks.On Monday, it emerged at the end of the year-long court case that MI5 had two of the 7 July bombers under surveillance a year before the attacks.
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BBC correspondent Mark Easton said that MI5 had Khan's name on file twice as well as his address.BBC correspondent Mark Easton said that MI5 had Khan's name on file twice as well as his address.
The MPs' committee investigating 7/7 only ever saw one MI5 photograph of Khan, which itself was of poor quality, and did not see any of six photographs which were obtained by the BBC. The MPs' committee investigating 7/7 only ever saw one MI5 photograph of Khan, which itself was of poor quality, and did not see any of the other five photographs which were obtained by the BBC.
Speaking about the Intelligence and Security Committee's probe into the London bombings, Mr Davis said: "What is clear is that there is a massive difference between what the public know and the impression given by given by the ISC report last year.Speaking about the Intelligence and Security Committee's probe into the London bombings, Mr Davis said: "What is clear is that there is a massive difference between what the public know and the impression given by given by the ISC report last year.
"We must have an inquiry which allows us to know what the facts and not feel, as we might do today, that we have been misled.""We must have an inquiry which allows us to know what the facts and not feel, as we might do today, that we have been misled."
Ministers are opposed to an inquiry but a parliamentary committee will consider why the bombers were not picked up.Ministers are opposed to an inquiry but a parliamentary committee will consider why the bombers were not picked up.
Those affected by the 2005 attacks have delivered a letter to the Home Office.Those affected by the 2005 attacks have delivered a letter to the Home Office.
The document, requesting an "impartial public inquiry", was handed to an official from the department.The document, requesting an "impartial public inquiry", was handed to an official from the department.
BUGGED BY MI5 It all depends on the situation ... everybody wants to go to the front, everybody wants to fight. Omar Khyam speaking to Mohammad Sidique Khan Revealed: Bomber transcript Send us your commentsBUGGED BY MI5 It all depends on the situation ... everybody wants to go to the front, everybody wants to fight. Omar Khyam speaking to Mohammad Sidique Khan Revealed: Bomber transcript Send us your comments
It says one of the purposes would be "to examine issues aimed at saving lives, minimising suffering and improving the response of government agencies to the continuing threat of terrorist attacks".It says one of the purposes would be "to examine issues aimed at saving lives, minimising suffering and improving the response of government agencies to the continuing threat of terrorist attacks".
The letter was signed by more than 18 people, including 7 July survivors Paul Mitchell and Jacqui Putnam, as well as relatives of those affected - such as Ros Morley, whose husband, Colin, was killed.The letter was signed by more than 18 people, including 7 July survivors Paul Mitchell and Jacqui Putnam, as well as relatives of those affected - such as Ros Morley, whose husband, Colin, was killed.
Bugged conversationBugged conversation
Survivor Rachel North said: "This is not about blame but about future public safety - understanding what happened, how it happened and to stop it happening again."Survivor Rachel North said: "This is not about blame but about future public safety - understanding what happened, how it happened and to stop it happening again."
When and where plotters met 7 July bombersWhen and where plotters met 7 July bombers
In response, the Home Office released a statement saying the home secretary would "give very careful consideration" to the letter.In response, the Home Office released a statement saying the home secretary would "give very careful consideration" to the letter.
On Monday, five men were given life sentences for a foiled plot to build a huge fertiliser bomb for a UK attack.On Monday, five men were given life sentences for a foiled plot to build a huge fertiliser bomb for a UK attack.
It emerged during the trial that MI5 had tailed London suicide bombers Mohammad Sidique Khan and Shehzad Tanweer while investigating that case, but took no action.It emerged during the trial that MI5 had tailed London suicide bombers Mohammad Sidique Khan and Shehzad Tanweer while investigating that case, but took no action.
The BBC has now published a full transcript of an MI5 bugged conversation in which the bomber discusses leaving the UK to join jihadi extremists in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border areas.The BBC has now published a full transcript of an MI5 bugged conversation in which the bomber discusses leaving the UK to join jihadi extremists in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border areas.
EVIDENCE SINCE TRIAL Khan followed Feb 2004Photographed with extremistsRecorded talking with plot ringleaderHome address seenCar ownership and surname known June 04EVIDENCE SINCE TRIAL Khan followed Feb 2004Photographed with extremistsRecorded talking with plot ringleaderHome address seenCar ownership and surname known June 04
The media were briefed that Khan and fellow bombers were "clean skins" - men with no previous record of terrorist associations.The media were briefed that Khan and fellow bombers were "clean skins" - men with no previous record of terrorist associations.
But evidence following the end of the trial reveals MI5 photographed Khan as he met other extremists, followed him home - and by the summer of 2004 they knew his surname and that he owned a car.But evidence following the end of the trial reveals MI5 photographed Khan as he met other extremists, followed him home - and by the summer of 2004 they knew his surname and that he owned a car.
The row has taken the shine off the conviction of the five menThe row has taken the shine off the conviction of the five men
Prime Minister Tony Blair has asked the parliamentary Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) to consider why the 7 July bombers were not picked up.Prime Minister Tony Blair has asked the parliamentary Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) to consider why the 7 July bombers were not picked up.
The committee, which comprises MPs and Lords, is expected to examine claims that West Yorkshire Police special branch was not told about the MI5 surveillance operation.The committee, which comprises MPs and Lords, is expected to examine claims that West Yorkshire Police special branch was not told about the MI5 surveillance operation.
ISC chairman Paul Murphy MP has previously indicated that police were informed.ISC chairman Paul Murphy MP has previously indicated that police were informed.
WHAT MI5 TOLD COMMITTEE We have been told in evidence that none of the ... 7 July group had been identified (that is named and listed) as potential terrorist threats prior to July ISC report into MI5, 2006WHAT MI5 TOLD COMMITTEE We have been told in evidence that none of the ... 7 July group had been identified (that is named and listed) as potential terrorist threats prior to July ISC report into MI5, 2006
The revelation that one of the 7 July bombers met up with one of the fertiliser bomb plotters - Omar Khyam - at a terrorist training camp in Pakistan has caused concern.The revelation that one of the 7 July bombers met up with one of the fertiliser bomb plotters - Omar Khyam - at a terrorist training camp in Pakistan has caused concern.
However, the head of Pakistan's National Crisis Management Centre, Brigadier Javed Iqbal Cheema, said anyone "who spends a lot of money and travels to Pakistan...[is] already motivated for a particular reason".However, the head of Pakistan's National Crisis Management Centre, Brigadier Javed Iqbal Cheema, said anyone "who spends a lot of money and travels to Pakistan...[is] already motivated for a particular reason".