Rishi Sunak only politician sent witness statement in China spy case Statement from security adviser, sent to then prime minister, did not describe China as enemy The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025
Could Gaza’s ceasefire process draw lessons from Northern Ireland’s path to peace? 'If there was a broad lesson from the success of Northern Ireland, it’s that an inclusive process worked – and I mean inclusive in the full sense, all different parties, even including militants,' Peter McLoughlin. Euronews · Oct 18, 2025
The China spy row is uniquely damaging to public confidence THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The collapse of a spying case ahead of the trial is not just an embarrassment for Keir Starmer, it is a reminder that his government must strike a more effective balance in its approach to Beijing – by protecting national security without compromising diplomatic and economic… The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025
Ministers plan high-level visits to China despite espionage trial outcry National security adviser, education secretary and science minister to visit before end of year as part of policy to reset relations The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2025
The China spy case evidence raises more questions than it answers EXPLAINED: Political correspondent Archie Mitchell runs through what we know – and the unanswered questions – about the collapsed China spy case The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025
No 10 moves to end China spy row – but threat of further fallout lingers Questions remain over trial collapse even as publication of key evidence scuppers Tory’s main line of attack The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025
Questions for CPS after No 10 publishes key witness statements in China spy row Keir Starmer releases documents submitted by deputy national security adviser to Crown Prosecution Service The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025
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 · Oct 15, 2025
‘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 · Oct 14, 2025
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 · Oct 13, 2025
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 · Oct 13, 2025
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 · Oct 13, 2025
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 · Oct 13, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025 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 · Oct 13, 2025 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 Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025 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’
Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025 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 · Oct 13, 2025 Trump envoy praises UK’s ‘vital role’ in Gaza talks Steve Witkoff lauded the ‘incredible input’ of National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell.
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2025 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
Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2025 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 · Oct 12, 2025 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 · Oct 12, 2025 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 · Oct 12, 2025 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 · Oct 12, 2025 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.