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Sir Keir Starmer has 'full confidence' in national security adviser after China spy trial collapse
Sir Keir Starmer praised national security adviser Jonathan Powell after the China spy trial was dropped amid evidence issues linked to outdated security laws, prompting new MI5 guidance.
- Sir Keir Starmer, Labour leader, defended Jonathan Powell, national security adviser, after the prosecution of Christopher Cash, 30, and Christopher Berry, 33, was dropped weeks before trial.
- The director of public prosecutions Stephen Parkinson blamed ministers for failing to provide evidence that China posed a national security threat, while Mr Jarvis said the Conservatives cannot retrospectively change their 2021 and 2023 classifications.
- MI5 issued new guidance warning MPs, peers, councillors, candidates and parliamentary staff they are potential targets and named Russia, China and Iran for long-term foreign interference and espionage.
- The row has prompted immediate criticism as Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accused ministers of collapsing the case to protect investment, while Lindsey Hoyle said he is `angry and disappointed` about MPs' safety.
- From Sharm el-Sheikh, Mr Jarvis said: `On Labour's position on China, Mr Jarvis said` that China poses threats and requires a pragmatic approach to economic engagement, with guidance set to reduce foreign interference.
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Sir Keir Starmer has 'full confidence' in national security adviser after China spy trial collapse
The collapse of a trial against two men accused of spying for China has led to an extraordinary blame game in parliament - with the Tories accusing the government of seeking to "curry favour" with Beijing.
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