Powell 'played no role in collapse of spy case'

SIR Keir Starmer’s national security adviser played no role in the collapse of a prosecution against two alleged Chinese spies and has the Prime Minister’s full confidence, a Cabinet minister has said.

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Jonathan Powell was not involved in discussions about the “substance or the evidence” of the case and maintains the Prime Minister’s full confidence, Bridget Phillipson said.

Britain’s most senior prosecutor said the charges were dropped after evidence describing China as a national security threat could not be obtained from Sir Keir’s administration.