"This is incredibly serious, deeply concerning, a matter of national security rightly being investigated by the police. And that needs to be a thorough investigation so we can get to the bottom of it. It's deeply concerning right across the political spectrum. I think the scale of international interference now in our broader politics is really, real."
"After he was arrested, the Scottish Labour MP released a statement saying she had never seen anything to make me suspect my husband has broken any law. Ms Reid added: I am not part of my husband's business activities."
David Taylor, husband of East Kilbride and Strathaven MP Joani Reid, was arrested by counter-terrorism officers along with two other men at addresses in London and Wales on allegations of spying for China. Following the arrest, MP Reid stated she had no knowledge of illegal activity and is not involved in her husband's business activities. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar confirmed the party is investigating the circumstances, characterizing the situation as deeply concerning and a matter of national security requiring thorough police investigation. Sarwar emphasized the seriousness of international interference in politics across the political spectrum.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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