1/ We don't think the Government realises the seriousness in the #ChineseSpyCase
- lack coherent UK-China strategy
- the idea to step up trade with #China means buying more from the same brand in hope there'll be better warranties
- political determination to downplay rather than facing the threat.

Jonathan Powell: the trusted aide Starmer is shielding from China spy row National security adviser has become most influential foreign policy figure in government

Who is Jonathan Powell & why is he so important to Starmer?

@ecourea.bsky.social's handy background guide to the key figure Kemi Badenoch & the Tories are targetting in the China Spy row

#r4today #LVIPolitics #ChineseSpyCase #JonathanPowell #KemiBadenoch

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Kemi brings a shovel to a gunfight, and Starmer lets her dig her own hole | John Crace After a humiliating performance earlier this week, the Tory leader continues to declare war on logic, evidence and self-awareness

"Kemi can’t think on her feet. Or when sitting down, for that matter."

@johnjcrace.bsky.social sums up #PMQs where Kemi Badenoch came in planning a win on #ChineseSpyCase only to get demolished & wrong footed by Keir Starmer

#KemiBadenoch #KeirStarmer #r4today

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...