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

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.

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.

Lord Mark Sedwill, who held the post when Theresa May was in No10, said it was obvious that Beijing constituted a 'threat'.

Simon Case said intelligence chiefs have described China as a threat for years

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The former national security adviser and cabinet secretary said ‘of course’ China is a national security threat to Britain