The CPS dropped espionage charges against two Britons after involvement of Jonathan Powell

The CPS dropped espionage charges against two Britons after involvement of Jonathan Powell

Jonathan Powell is reported to have made clear that the Government would classify Beijing as a 'challenge' rather than an 'enemy' of the UK in evidence for the case.

Conservatives have accused Starmer’s Labour government of deliberately collapsing the espionage trial of two Britons to avoid upsetting China.

Sir Keir Starmer’s national security adviser faces demands to answer questions about promises made to Chinese official

Sir Keir Starmer's security chief is to face questions in Parliament about the Chinese spying case - but behind closed doors.