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The former Prime Minister made a rare intervention in Parliament during an emergency debate on the alleged national security scandal gripping Westminster

‘I have spent my career to date trying to educate others about the challenge and threats presented by the Chinese Communist Party,’ the man said.

A parliamentary researcher accused of spying for China has said that he is “completely innocent” and had dedicated his career to exposing the “threat” posed by the ruling Communist Party.

Man in his 20s, who police are investigating, had mainly Tory contacts and could have gathered wide-ranging information

The researcher was one of two men arrested in March under the Official Secrets Act.

New curbs on Chinese influence could be considered, as ministers continue to face questions about allegations of Chinese espionage in Westminster.

Rishi Sunak said the Foreign Secretary had raised concerns over Chinese interference during his recent trip to Beijing.

The former prime minister was joined by the likes of Tory former party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith and veteran MP Sir Bernard Jenkin.

New curbs on Chinese influence could be considered, as ministers continue to face questions about allegations of Chinese espionage in Westminster.

New curbs on Chinese influence could be considered, as ministers continue to face questions about allegations of Chinese espionage in Westminster.