Jonathan Powell to face MPs over role in collapse of espionage trial

Jonathan Powell’s appearance before Commons committee will mark the end of a year-long standoff between parliament and ministers. Photograph: Fiona Hanson/PA

Jonathan Powell will appear before parliament for the first time amid questions about his role in the collapse of a trial of two Britons accused of spying for China.

Keir Starmer’s national security adviser is due to be quizzed by senior parliamentarians at a private hearing of the joint committee on the national security strategy in the coming weeks.