Partner of Labour MP among three men arrested in London and Wales on suspicion of spying for China

A partner of a Labour MP is among three men who have been arrested in London and Wales on suspicion of spying for China, it has been alleged.

Three men were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed.

The country to which the investigation is related to is China.

One of the men is a partner of a sitting Labour MP and another is understood to be the partner of a former Labour MP, the Guardian reports.

Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said: “Today’s arrests are part of a proactive investigation and while these are serious matters, we do not believe there to be any imminent or direct threat to the public relating to this.

"Our investigation continues, and we thank the public for their ongoing support.”

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