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Starmer, spies and China’s threat to national security
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October 8, 2025
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17:32Now PlayingThe 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.
But Sir Keir Starmer blames the previous Tory government.
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?
Niall is joined by political correspondent Mhari Aurora and the former head of MI6 Richard Dearlove.
Producers: Tom Gillespie & Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
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