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Labour Adviser Arrested in China-Related Probe

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Top Labour adviser, David Taylor, faces suspicion of aiding Chinese intelligence after meeting with Indo-Pacific minister Seema Malhotra. Despite denials, Taylor was arrested in a national security probe linked to China. His wife, Labour MP Joani Reid, resigned from the party whip amidst the controversy. China denies the allegations, and three men, including Taylor, were arrested and released on bail. The case has sparked Tory opposition to Chinas embassy plans in London, raising questions about advisor access and security protocols.

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Labour Adviser Arrested in China-Related Probe

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On March 8, a top labor adviser named David Taylor faces suspicion of aiding Chinese intelligence after meeting the government's Indo-Pacific, Minister Sema Mahotra in her foreign office. This happened right before his arrest as part of a broader national security probe tied to China. Officials confirmed Taylor joined Mahotra and other think tank reps to prep her January speech at his group Asia House. She insisted her office gets swept for buds before and after his issues came up and they were never alone together. Taylor's wife, labor MP Joni Reed, quit the party whip during an internal review and called it the toughest week for her family. China hid back, slamming the claims as made up smears and filing a protest with Britain. Three men including Taylor got arrested Wednesday on China-related charges but were all let out on bail. He's a former special adviser turned lobbyist at the think tank. Meanwhile, the case has Tories ramping up opposition to China's plan for a massive embassy

in London near key cables as questions swirl over adviser, access and security protocols.

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