As the United States reveals the machinations of 10 Russian spies, who the FBI have been watching for five years, the consequences for Britain are being discussed.
Who is spying on our Think Tanks? What tricks are the Russians up to getting close to policy makers?
The Truth may never have been known.
Exclusive secret talks between your correspondent and the Special police units involved in the counter-spying operation in the UK have taken place.
'We are speaking out because our jobs are at stake. It is time the public knew of our vital role, so they can judge for themselves just where the cuts in the public services should be.'
Unfortunately the contact we had in a disused factory near Battersea was broken up by mysterious men in masks claiming to be Hoodies. Before this had happened our contact managed to say; 'I cannot think which Think Tanks are involved. But I know they were planning something big. There is a big idea being assembled which will cause widespread damage.'
I was passed a carrier bag with the Woolworths name in bold letters. Inside a note: 'They did for Woolies', together with a list of targets. We cannot name them because their businesses would collapse if we did so.
American CIA agents have warned your correspondent to keep out of their territory. I am followed everywhere I go and feel I am spied upon all the time. Another group called Splurge is also nosing around.
'Who do ya think you are, James Bond?' snarled one gum chewing man in a raincoat. It was not raining! I replied that I was doing my duty in revealing all.
'You'll get arrested for perverting the course of history if you don't look out!'
A spokesman for the BBC series 'Spooks' gave me thumbs up as I passed; 'At last, something new to write about' he announced.
