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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor

MPs consider naming Chinese ‘spy’ linked to Prince Andrew

Prince Andrew
Alleged spy reportedly used relationship with Duke of York to get to the heart of Britain’s establishment. Photograph: Luca Teuchmann/Getty Images

MPs fear the government is moving too fast to re-establish UK-China relations as some consider naming the alleged spy who used his relationship with Prince Andrew to get access to the heart of the British establishment

Ministers will come under pressure this week to set a timeline to revive the foreign influence registration scheme (FIRS), which had been delayed until next year, and to put China on the enhanced category for threats.

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