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Starmer Denies Involvement in Cash and Berry Case

10/12/2025

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Sir Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, denied ministerial involvement in the Cash and Berry case.
The trial was dropped for lack of evidence because China had not been labeled a national security threat.
Starmer said evidence must reflect the time of the alleged offenses (2021–2023).
Legal experts say a formal enmity declaration is not required under the Official Secrets Act, implying the government may misstate past positions on China.

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Story summary

Sir Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, denied ministerial involvement in the Cash and Berry case.
The trial was dropped for lack of evidence because China had not been labeled a national security threat.
Starmer said evidence must reflect the time of the alleged offenses (2021–2023).
Legal experts say a formal enmity declaration is not required under the Official Secrets Act, implying the government may misstate past positions on China.