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An IRA executioner who secretly spied for Britain in the Troubles probably condemned more people to death than he saved, a damning report concluded today. 

Today's 5pm briefing also covers a Scotland Yard officer accused of murdering an unarmed black man being confronted by his alleged victim's grieving mother, and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, giving a heartfelt speech in honour of Prince Edward ahead of his 60th birthday.


Daily poll: Do you think you will feel better off after the Spring Budget?


Listen: The Trial: Constance Marten and Mark Gordon






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