Parliamentary researcher arrested over China spy allegations

The House of Commons speaker has urged MPs not to comment on the case

A man who was arrested in Edinburgh amid claims he was spying for China has insisted he is completely innocent.

The Westminster parliamentary researcher issued a statement through his lawyers.

He says he has spent his career highlighting “the challenge and threats presented by the Chinese Communist Party”.

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