Tom Tugendhat, former security minister, emphasized that the enhanced tier of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme had been created specifically to address operations allegedly linked to a recently expelled Chinese businessman.
Labour MPs express serious concerns over the government's quick approach to re-establishing UK-China relations, especially in light of new revelations regarding a Chinese businessman and Prince Andrew.
Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, insists on the necessity to lift the anonymity order on the alleged spy, citing the public's right to know about potential threats.
A Home Office source argued that the previous Conservative government did not leave the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme in a preparatory state sufficient for implementation.
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