22 h. ago Deputy national security adviser ‘surprised’ Chinese spying case was dropped

The case against Christopher Cash, a former parliamentary researcher, and Christopher Berry collapsed in September.

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4 d. ago Official removed word ‘enemy’ from witness statement in collapsed UK

Deputy national security adviser Matthew Collins says the label did not reflect Conservative policy at the time

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4 d. ago Rishi Sunak only politician to see witness statement in China spy case

Statement from security adviser, viewed by then prime minister, did not describe China as enemyRishi Sunak was the only politician to see a witness statement by the deputy national security adviser at the centre of a controversy about the collapse of a case against two British men accused of spying for China.According to letters sent to the joint committee on the national security strategy, the statement from Matthew Collins in December 2023, which was seen by the then prime minister and his advisers, did not describe China as an enemy, another key element of the case. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Victoria Beckham drops biggest Spice Girls reunion hint yet – but has one condition

The Spice Girls are one of the most iconic pop groups of the 1990s. Made up of Victoria Beckham, Mel B, Mel C, Emma Bunton, and Geri Halliwell, they rose to fame with their hit debut single Wannabe

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1 week ago Victoria Beckham drops biggest hint yet about an epic Spice Girls reunion ahead of 30th anniversary

The fashion designer, 51, shot to fame as part of the pop phenomenon in 1994 alongside Mel B, Mel C, Geri Halliwell-Horner, and Emma Bunton.

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1 week ago China spy case row: Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer as witness statements are revealed

In the statements, deputy national security adviser Matt Collins called China ‘the biggest state-based threat to the UK’s economic security’

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1 week ago Sir Keir Starmer releases bombshell witness statements in China spy scandal

The Prime Minister released three witness statements from deputy national security adviser Matt Collins as he battles Tory "cover-up" claims

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1 week ago Starmer to publish China spy case evidence as he battles Tory ‘cover up’ claims

The Government will publish the evidence submitted by deputy national security adviser Matt Collins.

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1 week ago Starmer vows to publish China spy evidence showing 'Tories behind case collapse' in tense PMQs standoff

The Prime Minister said he intends to release the witness statements prepared by deputy national security adviser Matt Collins in full

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1 week ago Keir Starmer finally bows to pressure and says ministers WILL release Government document at the heart of China spying case collapse

The Prime Minister finally confirmed that Downing Street will publish a key witness statement by the deputy national security adviser after a major overnight row with prosecutors.

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1 week ago Starmer says evidence in collapsed China spy case will be published

Sir Keir Starmer said the evidence submitted by deputy national security adviser Matt Collins would be disclosed.

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1 week ago Critical evidence that collapsed the China spy trial will be kept secret

Requests to release a key witness statement by the deputy national security adviser have been rejected after the Crown Prosecution Service said it would be 'inappropriate' outside of a courtroom.

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2 w. ago Starmer praises official who submitted evidence in collapsed China spy case

The Prime Minister has not seen the witness statement provided to the Crown Prosecution Service by deputy national security adviser Matthew Collins.

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2 w. ago Wriggling Yvette Cooper refuses to voice 'confidence' in deputy national security chief after China spying trial collapse as ministers are accused of 'scapegoating' official

The Foreign Secretary refused to say if Matthew Collins should remain in his post or if she had confidence in his ability, in the deepening row over how Beijing is handled by Labour .

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2 w. ago Labour accused of making deputy national security adviser 'scapegoat' over collapse of China spying trial

Labour have blamed Jonathan Powell's deputy for the controversial collapse of the Chinese spies case.

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2 w. ago Paul Scholes drops next Rangers manager bombshell by spilling beans on Man Utd pal's secret Ibrox interview

The United legend let slip on a secret meet up between Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the Ibrox hierarchy

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2 w. ago Ministers say civil servant made evidence decisions in failed China spy case

Deputy national security adviser Matt Collins named as being personally responsible for providing witness statements

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2 w. ago Legal experts question reasoning behind CPS dropping China ‘spies’ case

Ex-DPP Ken Macdonald says prosecutors may have been ‘over-fussy’ in seeking further assurances from governmentLegal experts have questioned the explanation given by the Crown Prosecution Service for its sudden decision to drop charges against two Britons accused of spying for China amid a political row over who was responsible.The expert lawyers expressed surprise that the CPS thought it needed further assurance from the government that China was an enemy insofar as it posed “a current threat to national security” before the trial of Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry could go ahead. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Emmerdale spoilers: Kev drops big news on Robert and Cain hits self destruct

Emmerdale spoilers for next week tease Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle move forward only for Kev to drop big news, while Cain Dingle spirals as he returns to the village

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3 w. ago Big Brother champ ‘leaked’ by star with insider scoop from spin

EXCLUSIVE: Scarlett Moffatt has dropped an early Big Brother winner prediction after spilling some insider intel during spin-off show Late and Live – and she’s backing a fan favourite

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