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Charges Dropped: MPs Demand Inquiry into China Spy Case

10/15/2025

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The Crown Prosecution Service dropped charges against two British men accused of spying for China due to insufficient evidence, prompting MPs to seek a parliamentary inquiry.
Cross-party MPs allege the government undermined the prosecution to improve relations with China, raising concerns about national security and political accountability.
The national security adviser will answer questions privately, while many MPs demand a public inquiry to clarify the government's role.

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The Crown Prosecution Service dropped charges against two British men accused of spying for China due to insufficient evidence, prompting MPs to seek a parliamentary inquiry.
Cross-party MPs allege the government undermined the prosecution to improve relations with China, raising concerns about national security and political accountability.
The national security adviser will answer questions privately, while many MPs demand a public inquiry to clarify the government's role.