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A former British soldier charged with espionage and terrorism who escaped from a London prison Wednesday was caught Saturday, authorities said.

Suspected agents working in House of Commons could face espionage charges

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he raised his “very strong concerns” to China’s premier regarding potential Chinese interference in British democracy after a parliament employee was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.

British police have arrested a parliamentary aide who spent time living and working in China before, it is alleged, being sent back to the UK to infiltrate political circles.

Rishi Sunak met with Chinas premier Li Qiang at the G20 summit after two men were arrested amid reports a parliamentary researcher spied for China. Mr Sunak said interference in UK parliamentary democracy was "obviously unacceptable".

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he raised his “very strong concerns” to China’s premier regarding potential Chinese interference in British democracy after a parliament employee was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has told his Chinese counterpart of his 'strong concerns' about Beijing's interference in his country’s democracy amid claims of spying in Parliament. The Prime Minister confronted Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the G20 summit in India.

Dan Kitwood/Getty Images UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to the media at the G20 Leaders Summit on September 9, 2023 in New Delhi, Delhi. The 18th

Manhunt for missing prisoners continue after a spate of opportunistic getaways.