UK Arrests Suspected Chinese Spies, Labour MP's Husband Involved

0:00The latest headlines, weather, and stories right here on Sydney News today. British police have arrested three men on suspicion of helping China's foreign intelligence service. Counterterrorism officers grabbed a 39-year-old in London and a 68-year-old plus a 43-year-old in Wales. All three are in custody now. Reports say one of the suspects is the husband of labor MP Giovanni Reed, who represents East Kilbride south of Glasgow. Another is linked to a former labor MP as a spouse. They were nabbed under the 2023 National Security Act. Giovanni Reed put out a statement saying she's never seen anything to suggest her husband broke the law. She stressed, she's not involved in his business and has never even been to China or spoken on it in parliament. The labor party has stayed quiet so far. China's embassy in London slammed the arrests as made up stories to smear them and said they've protested to the UK. This comes amid Rocky UK China ties, including spying claims Beijing denies. It follows Prime Minister Keir Starmer's recent

1:03trip to meet President Xi Jinping. Police searched homes in London, Wales, and Scotland, but say there's no immediate public threat. Officials note rising national security cases and vow to fight foreign meddling, no matter the source. DNA is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound, S-o-l-i, soleypillow.com,