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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Caitlin Doherty

Lindsay Hoyle hints at security crackdown in wake of China spy case

The speaker of the House of Commons has hinted at a possible security crackdown in the wake of the China spy scandal, as he said he was speaking to officials about “access arrangements”.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he had sought legal advice on how to “pursue this issue in other ways”, days after telling MPs he was “very angry” over the collapse of a case against two men accused of spying for China.

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