Guardian editor to face MPs
Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger has been called to face the Home Affairs Select Committee to answer questions about his newspaper's publications of Edward Snowden's leaked surveillance documents.
Guardian editor to face MPs over Snowden leaks
Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger will appear before MPs next month to answer claims his publication of Edward Snowden's security leaks has threatened national security.
His calling to the Home Affairs Select Committee comes after the head of MI6 told a separate House of Commons body the release of the US surveillance disclosures had put "operations at risk".
A Guardian spokesperson confirmed: "Alan has been invited to give evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee and looks forward to appearing next month."
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