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Speaker Hoyle Slams Dropped Charges Amid Controversy

10/7/2025

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Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the Commons, criticizes the dropped charges and may pursue a private prosecution.
The UK government denies involvement in the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decision to drop the case against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry.
Reports say ministers influenced a witness to avoid labeling China as an enemy, leading to insufficient evidence.

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Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the Commons, criticizes the dropped charges and may pursue a private prosecution.
The UK government denies involvement in the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decision to drop the case against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry.
Reports say ministers influenced a witness to avoid labeling China as an enemy, leading to insufficient evidence.