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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nicole Wootton-Cane

Iain Duncan Smith listed among pro-democracy names sent to alleged Hong Kong spy, court told

Chi Leung Wai is on trial at the Old Bailey alongside Chung Biu Yuen. They both deny the charges - (PA)

Sir Iain Duncan Smith was among the names of several UK politicians and pro-democracy supporters sent to a man accused of spying for Hong Kong, a court has heard.

Chung Biu Yuen, 64, was sent a message with a list of names, including Sir Iain, who is a vocal critic of China and the chair of the inter-parliamentary alliance on China, which assesses threats from Beijing.

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