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Jonathan Powell: the trusted aide Starmer is shielding from China spy row

National security adviser has become most influential foreign policy figure in government

The Guardian - UK

‘Did two Brits spy for China?’ is one question. ‘Can any UK PM really stand up to China?’ is an even bigger one

It’s Keir Starmer’s turn to muddle through a problem that none of his predecessors solved: can his cash-poor nation afford to offend a superpower?, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Tories seek to keep up pressure over collapse of Chinese spying case

The director of public prosecutions has been asked if the case could be resumed if the Government declares Beijing is a threat to national security.

Evening Standard

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Muddle over semantics or pressure from China? Collapsed spying case remains baffling

Labour says Tory government at time failed to classify China as a threat, but plenty of evidence suggests the contrary

The Guardian - UK

Government made ‘every effort’ to support China spying trial, says minister

Dan Jarvis accuses Tories of suggesting case was deliberately abandoned ‘without a shred of evidence’

The Guardian - UK

Trump takes centre stage as questions linger over UK’s role in Gaza ceasefire

While some question UK’s ‘key’ role in negotiations, others claim British influence was significant

The Guardian - UK

How the spy trial row has exposed Britain’s China problem

NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox explains why successive UK governments have dithered over deciding whether Beijing is a friend or foe

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No 10 denies that fears Beijing could pull cash caused China spy case collapse

Downing Street said it is ‘entirely false’ to suggest such concerns influenced the collapse of the espionage case.

The Independent UK

Why Donald Trump keeps rescuing Keir Starmer from international humiliation

NEWS ANALYSIS: With Keir Starmer facing scorn from both Israel and the US ambassador in Tel Aviv over the UK’s role in the Middle East peace process, the US president has once again come to his aid. Political editor David Maddox explains why

The Independent UK

Badenoch accuses Labour of prioritising economic ties with China over national security – as it happened

Minister calls Badenoch’s claims about Chinese spy trial ‘baseless smears’

The Guardian - UK

China poses threat to UK, minister says amid questions over spy case

Beijing’s threat to the UK includes in the arena of cybersecurity and its relationship with Russia, Hamish Falconer said.

Evening Standard

Trump envoy praises UK’s ‘vital role’ in Gaza talks

Steve Witkoff lauded the ‘incredible input’ of National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell.

Evening Standard

China spy case questions must be addressed in Parliament, Badenoch tells PM

The Tory leader said the ‘public and Parliament deserve answers and transparency’.

Evening Standard

Pressure on Starmer to address ‘unanswered questions’ over China spy case controversy

Kemi Badenoch said the ‘public and Parliament deserve answers and transparency’ amid growing questions over the collapse of the case

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Evening Standard

Parliament must hear answers on China spy case, Badenoch tells Prime Minister

The Tory leader criticised Sir Keir for travelling to Egypt for a summit on Gaza and called for a senior minister to address the Commons.

The Guardian - UK

Jonathan Powell had no role in dropping of China spy case, senior minister says

Bridget Phillipson says national security adviser was not involved in discussions before CPS abandoned its prosecution

The Independent UK

Growing questions over collapsed China spy trial as ex-MI6 chief ‘confused’ by abandoned prosecution

The failure of the case has raised questions about Britain’s willingness to confront China as the government looks to build closer ties with the country

Evening Standard

PM’s national security adviser ‘played no role in collapse of China spy case’

Jonathan Powell did not take part in discussions about the ‘substance or the evidence’ of the case, Bridget Phillipson said.

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The Guardian - UK

Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein in No 10 on advice of Peter Mandelson, documents reveal

National Archives papers show how then MP pushed for 2002 meeting between PM and ‘young and vibrant’ financier

The Independent UK

Tony Blair met with Jeffrey Epstein while he was prime minister, new documents reveal

Lord Mandelson described Epstein, then 49, as ‘vibrant and young’ and ‘safe’ according to emails released by the National Archives

Evening Standard

Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein in Downing Street while prime minister after lobbying from Lord Mandelson

A memo by a senior civil servant briefs the Labour leader about the ‘super-rich’ financier ahead of the meeting

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s softening stance towards China reinforced by dropped spy case

In an attempt to reset the relationship the government is refusing to describe China as a national security threat despite evidence to the contrary

The Guardian - UK

Foreign Office chief to visit China after collapse of high-profile espionage case

Exclusive: Oliver Robbins to visit China next week on ‘long-planned’ government business after collapse of trial of two men over spying charges

Evening Standard

China spy trial collapsed after Government refused to label Beijing a threat, says CPS

The case against two alleged spies dropped because ministers refused to call China a national security threat, says chief prosecutor

The Independent UK

Starmer insists Tories to blame after China spy trial collapse

To prove the case under the Official Secrets Act, prosecutors would have had to show the defendants were acting for an ‘enemy’

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