LONDON: An alleged Chinese spy who arrived at Buckingham Palace as a close confidant of Prince Andrew has also met former prime ministers David Cameron and Theresa May, in a scandal that has shocked Britain. The tribunal judge said the businessman, known as H6 for legal reasons, had enjoyed an unusual level of trust among senior members of the royal family.
David Cameron, now Lord Cameron, has distanced himself from any knowledge of the businessman’s spy ties, while Theresa May said she could not remember when or where the photo with the businessman was released. .
All this information came to light when the H6 was banned from entering the UK due to national security reasons. The Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) heard in July that the businessman was invited to Prince Andrew’s birthday party in 2020 and was told by a royal official that he could act on the duke’s behalf when dealing with potential investors in China. Will work.
The Chinese Embassy in Britain denied the spying allegations, saying that some individuals in Britain were always eager to fabricate baseless espionage stories targeting China.
Former Tory minister Gillian Keegan said on Sunday that Britain must remain in constant alert mode and that it was surprising that people were surprised by China’s actions given that security warnings have been issued to people traveling to China for the last thirty years .
Britain’s Home Secretary Yvette Cooper clarified the Labor government’s view by assuring that the country’s security and intelligence agencies remain constantly alert to any threats to national security.