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Labour MP Resigns Amid Spying Scandal Involving Husband

3/11/2026

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Joani Reid, a Labour MP, resigned the Labour whip after her husband, David Taylor, was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.
Taylor, with two others, was detained under the National Security Act.
Reid received £2,400 from Earthcott Ltd, Taylor's lobbying company, before his arrest, and she says she had no involvement.
The arrests raise concerns about Chinese espionage in the UK and Labour's efforts to strengthen ties with China.

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Joani Reid, a Labour MP, resigned the Labour whip after her husband, David Taylor, was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.
Taylor, with two others, was detained under the National Security Act.
Reid received £2,400 from Earthcott Ltd, Taylor's lobbying company, before his arrest, and she says she had no involvement.
The arrests raise concerns about Chinese espionage in the UK and Labour's efforts to strengthen ties with China.