Sunak Confronts Chinese Premier Over Alleged Spy in UK Parliament

Sunak raised "strong concerns" with Chinese premier about alleged Chinese spy in UK parliament
Spy was parliamentary researcher with links to senior Tory MPs including foreign affairs committee chair
Two men were arrested in March under Official Secrets Act
Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China appalled at alleged infiltration of parliament
Sunak and Li met at G20 amid criticism of UK government's stance towards China

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Rishi Sunak: UK Pm says hugely proud of my Indian roots & connections to India

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Sunak faces criticism over 'weak language' on Russia and inaction on Johal case at G20 summit

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Sunak: China a Threat to UK's Values and Interests, New Laws Will Counter Its Influence

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Sunak's policy shifts on cars and climate draw fire for undercutting UK green goals

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Sunak Faces Pressure to Withdraw UK From Human Rights Convention

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing pressure from members of his Cabinet to withdraw the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights, a move that could cause a major divide within the government ahead of the upcoming general election.

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Sunak Confronts Chinese Premier Over Alleged Spy in UK Parliament

Sunak raised "strong concerns" with Chinese premier about alleged Chinese spy in UK parliament
Spy was parliamentary researcher with links to senior Tory MPs including foreign affairs committee chair
Two men were arrested in March under Official Secrets Act
Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China appalled at alleged infiltration of parliament
Sunak and Li met at G20 amid criticism of UK government's stance towards China

politico.eu

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

Rishi Sunak: UK Pm says hugely proud of my Indian roots & connections to India

9/8/2023

Sunak Visits India for G20, Seeks to Boost UK-India Ties and Address Khalistani Extremism

9/10/2023

Biden and China's No. 2 Hold First High-Level Talks in 10 Months at G20 Summit

9/10/2023

Chinese Premier Li Urges EU Cooperation, Non-Discrimination at G20 Summit

Chinese Premier Li Qiang urges China and Europe to unite and cooperate against global uncertainties, emphasizing the need for a stable relationship to counter the uncertain world situation.

9/12/2023

Sunak faces criticism over 'weak language' on Russia and inaction on Johal case at G20 summit

9/14/2023

Sunak: China a Threat to UK's Values and Interests, New Laws Will Counter Its Influence

9/16/2023

Sunak Aims to Present Positive Vision for Britain's Future, But Faces Uphill Battle Against Starmer

9/24/2023

Sunak's policy shifts on cars and climate draw fire for undercutting UK green goals

10/2/2023

Sunak Faces Pressure to Withdraw UK From Human Rights Convention