Sunak chides China after report says a UK House staffer is a suspected Beijing spy

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has criticized China's interference in British democracy following the arrest of a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for Beijing. Sunak raised his concerns with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a meeting at the G20 summit in India. The Metropolitan police confirmed the arrest of two individuals in March under the Official Secrets Act, but no charges have been filed.

Sep 11, 2023 - 02:30
Sunak chides China after report says a UK House staffer is a suspected Beijing spy
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has criticized China's interference in British democracy following the arrest of a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for Beijing. Sunak raised his concerns with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a meeting at the G20 summit in India. The Metropolitan police confirmed the arrest of two individuals in March under the Official Secrets Act, but no charges have been filed.