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Nina Lloyd

UK-China relationship is ‘complex’, Cooper says amid concerns over alleged spy

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper (PA) - (PA Wire)

Britain still needs economic co-operation with China but will take “strong” action against any national security challenge, Yvette Cooper said, after it emerged an alleged spy formed links at the heart of the British establishment.

The Home Secretary said the UK has a “complex” relationship with Beijing as she was questioned about concerns over a businessman who is now banned from the country but previously became close with the Duke of York.

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