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Allegations of Espionage Tied to Prince Andrew Heighten Security Concerns

Former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith and Prime Minister Keir Starmer address growing concerns about China's influence in the UK amid Prince Andrew's ties to Yang Tengbo.

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Updated: Dec 16th, 2024, 7:06 PM ET

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Former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith highlights growing espionage threats from China following the revelation of Prince Andrew's ties to Yang Tengbo, an alleged Chinese spy. Yang, who denies wrongdoing, was banned from the UK due to suspected connections to the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party. Both Iain Duncan Smith and Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasize the risks posed by foreign influence, with Starmer defending ongoing engagement with Beijing despite criticism. Andrew has faced backlash for his associations, which raise questions regarding royal accountability and national security.

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