3 Men Arrested in UK Spying Probe

0:00On March 4, three men have been arrested in the UK on suspicion of spying for China, including the partner of a current labor member of parliament. Counterterrorism police made the move on Wednesday as part of a probe into foreign meddling in British politics. A second suspect is linked to a former labor MP. The arrests happen in different spots, a 39-year-old man in London, a 68-year-old in Powell's Wales, and a 43-year-old in Ponte-Cloon, Wales. Officials say they're looking in efforts to grab info on UK policymaking and mess with national decisions. Westminster has been on edge about this kind of interference for a while. Past spying claims inside parliament sparts big worries, with leaders calling it a serious threat to how democracy works here. Security services are still digging into possible foreign influence on politics. No charges yet, with the investigation is ongoing. This case highlights growing concerns over outside threats to UK affairs, and updates should come as detectives push forward.