Spy allegations add fuel to heated Tory debate over China Investigation into parliamentary aide comes as two main groups on China have descended into rivalry The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023
China’s alleged spy researcher in UK parliament – what we know so far The man, who was arrested in March in Edinburgh, has said he is ‘completely innocent’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023
Sunak under pressure to take tougher line with China after alleged spy arrest Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch suggested that designating China a threat would ‘escalate things’ with Beijing. The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
China accuses UK of ‘slander’ over arrest of parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying Westminster worker had links to senior Conservatives and potential access to sensitive information The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2023
China says reports it had spy in UK parliament ‘malicious slander’ Police have confirmed a man in his twenties was arrested in March and bailed until next month. Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2023
Sunak facing pressure over China stance after alleged parliamentary spy arrested The Prime Minister confronted the Chinese premier Li Qiang over ‘unacceptable’ interference in British democracy. The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
MPs express anger after arrest of parliamentary researcher over alleged spying for China Man is known to have had unescorted access to large parts of the Westminster estate The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023
Rishi Sunak challenges premier Li after ‘spying for China’ arrests PM expresses concerns over Chinese interference in UK parliament after two men arrested under Official Secrets Act The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023
Arrests in Scotland and England as UK Parliament 'infiltrated' by ‘spy for China’ Two men have been arrested under the Official Secrets Act amid allegations that a parliamentary researcher spied for China. The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2023
‘Spy’ in parliament: British Commons researcher arrested for ‘espionage’ offences The Briton was arrested along with another man by officers on 13 March on suspicion of spying for Beijing The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023
Ben Wallace resigns as Sunak set to appoint new defence secretary Mr Wallace announced last month he would resign from the senior Cabinet role at the next reshuffle. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
Sunak set to name new defence secretary as Ben Wallace quits – who are the favourites? PM prepares to reveal mini-reshuffle after Wallace formally steps down – amid speculation someone ‘unexpected’ getting top cabinet job The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
UK and Iraq strengthen partnership to combat crime and terrorism Both countries are preparing to sign a statement of intent to tackle shared organised-crime threats. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023
Trend line on India-U.K. FTA very positive, says High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami expresses optimism for India-U.K. FTA, noting both sides keen to make necessary adjustments. The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023
The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023 U.K. has no intention of becoming a place where those seeking to evade justice can hide: British Security Minister Tom Tugendhat U.K. Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said the U.K. has no intention of becoming a place for those seeking to evade justice, while in India for a 3-day visit. He held talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023 U.K. taking necessary measures for security of Indian mission in London: British Security Minister Tugendhat British Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said that the U.K. is taking necessary measures to ensure the safety of the Indian High Commission in London, and is addressing India’s concerns over activities of pro-Khalistani elements
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023 Security minister visits India to boost anti-extremism and anti-corruption work Tom Tugendhat will also attend the G20 anti-corruption ministerial meeting.
The Week · Jul 18, 2023 Who will replace Ben Wallace as defence secretary? Ben Wallace’s decision to step down as defence secretary means the search is now on to fill what has become one of the most high-profile jobs in government since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2023 ‘Share the Parthenon marbles’, mayor Sadiq Khan tells the British Museum ‘There’s a discussion to share some of this stuff’ Khan told a Greek newspaper
The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2023 Nigel Farage's banking claims exposed by BBC journalist NIGEL Farage’s former bank closed his account because he fell below the financial threshold required to maintain it, according people familiar…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2023 Minister blasts closure of Nigel Farage's bank account 'on political grounds' A HOME Office minister has said it should be “completely unacceptable” for banks to close the accounts of public figures on “political…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023 Nigel Farage row: minister warns banks against closing accounts Tom Tugendhat asks Treasury to review whether banks are blacklisting those with controversial views
Belfast Live · Jun 7, 2023 Secret Chinese police stations: DUP MP says constituents can "sleep easier" "I think some of my constituents will sleep that bit easier now but we must be ever vigilant."
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 Chinese CCTV cameras that caught Hancock kiss to be banned Climbdown over procurement law follows rebellion by senior Tory MPs
Glasgow Live · Jun 6, 2023 Secret Chinese 'police station' in Glasgow seafood restaurant 'shut down' The Chinese Embassy was told the running of overseas police stations in the UK, including Glasgow, is "unacceptable" and that "they must not operate in any form".