Chinese spy case collapse

[Mr Penguin]

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/how-c...

This could be interesting. A lot going on here (worth reading the article), but alongside the trial collapsing and the goings on with the Embassy, Lindsey Hoyle is considering a private prosecution.

Article said:

Last month, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Commons Speaker, told The Times that the collapse of the trial would send a green light to hostile states. “As Speaker, I take the security of this house incredibly seriously,” he said. “I believe this leaves the door open to foreign actors trying to spy on the house. This door must be closed hard.”

Hoyle is now considering bringing a private prosecution against Cash and Berry and has met Lord Hermer KC, the attorney-general, to discuss his options for bringing forward a new case. Hoyle said: “The house, MPs and staff have been put at risk. We must explore all avenues to bring this to court. I will continue to fight and do everything we can to make sure this does not happen again. That’s why we look at how we can get this to court.”

[greygoose]

A private prosecution for what (article is paywalled), can you do that for being a traitor? Hoyle is an ineffectual windbag in my opinion.

[Countdown]

https://archive.ph/uKtw4

Unpaywalled version

[M1AGM]

It’s got starmers grubby fingerprints all over it imo. Another scandal, this time national security. Clownworld.

[ALawson]

Just seen his explanation on the various new channels, staggering really but not a surprise in the least.

[LittleBobbyTables]

Of course the media ask some random Labour MP today if China is a threat.

Many many words follow

[butchstewie]

Interesting.

Key China spy case witness removed 'enemy' from evidence under Tories

And the full letter.

Inquiry into ‘Espionage cases and the Official Secrets Acts’