Starmer, spies and China’s threat to national security
October 8, 2025
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Summary
The prime minister’s been asked to ‘explain himself’ after the UK’s top prosecutor blamed the collapse of a China spy trial on the government - for not labelling China a risk to national security. <br /> <br />But Sir Keir Starmer blames the previous Tory government. <br /> <br />A parliamentary researcher and his associate were accused of passing on “politically sensitive” information to a member of China’s ruling politburo – so why won’t it go to court? <br /> <br />Niall is joined by political correspondent Mhari Aurora and the former head of MI6 Richard Dearlove. <br /> <br />Producers: Tom Gillespie & Emily Hulme <br />Editor: Mike Bovill
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