Benito Mussolini: Fascist, dictator, British spy?

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Benito Mussolini may be among history’s most notorious fascist dictators, but evidence suggests he worked for British secret services during World War I. Historian Dr Peter Martland says MI5 records show it paid �Il Duce� about $160 per week. To find out how Mussolini spent the money, tune in to the show later today.

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