A Fresh Whiff of Scandal for Starmer.
In a shocking twist that has left no one stunned, Prime Minister Keir Starmer finds himself mired in yet another controversy as his already fractious premiership continues to derail spectacularly.
This latest episode centers around allegations that his chief security adviser has impeded the prosecution of individuals suspected of espionage on behalf of China, despite the existence of credible intelligence amassed by both police and MI5.
The Telegraph reported:
“The domestic security agency was significantly involved in the prosecution of Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, who faced charges related to leaking intelligence to Beijing.
However, the case was ultimately dropped after Jonathan Powell, the Prime Minister’s National Security Adviser, led a meeting at Whitehall last month.”
STARMER ACCUSED OF COMPROMISING BRITAIN’S SECURITY TO CHINA
Labour ministers allegedly undermined a trial involving Chinese spies—hesitating to label Xi Jinping’s regime an adversary, resulting in the case’s collapse.
Starmer had previously greenlit a sprawling Chinese embassy at Tower Bridge.
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While MI5 expressed its desire for the prosecution to proceed, it tactfully avoided becoming embroiled in a political tussle over the discontinuation of charges.
“Sources have described the discussions led by Mr. Powell as a ‘struggle’ between officials focused on national security and those wary of jeopardizing Britain’s diplomatic rapport with China.”
“The Foreign Office reportedly opposed the prosecution, fearing that courtroom discussions regarding China’s espionage activities might ruffle the feathers of senior Communist Party officials in Beijing.”
Starmer’s security chief is now set to testify in Parliament about the espionage case—albeit behind closed doors.
“Downing Street confirmed that national security adviser Jonathan Powell will appear before a select group of MPs and peers amid growing inquiries into why the trial of two individuals accused of sharing secrets with Beijing was abandoned.”
[…] The Labour ministers had previously asserted that Mr. Powell should not appear at all due to his status as a special adviser rather than a civil servant, meaning that the public will be left in the dark regarding his response to the allegations surrounding the top-secret deliberations that led to the case’s unraveling.
[…] Additionally, Downing Street has had to refute claims of government interference. Reports from The Sunday Times suggest Mr. Powell indicated in a briefing that China would not be classified as an ‘enemy’ during the trial—an assertion experts warn would render a successful prosecution under the Official Secrets Act nearly impossible.”
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