Minister says Tories should stop ‘throwing mud’ over China spy case and accept their role in its collapse – UK politics live
The Guardian • 10/20/2025 • Last cited 10/21/2025
Summary
A Home Office minister urged the Conservative Party to stop blaming others for the collapse of the China spy case and to acknowledge their own responsibility, as reported by The Guardian. The statement follows an urgent question from shadow home secretary Chris Philp regarding the matter.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
86 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The Guardian
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Related Story Timeline
- 2025-10-06No 10 denies government involved in collapse of China spying case (BBC)
- 2025-10-12Minister says Starmer security adviser had no role in China spy case evidence (BBC)
- 2025-10-15Government publishes evidence in collapsed China spy case (BBC)
- 2025-10-20Minister says Tories should stop ‘throwing mud’ over China spy case and accept their role in its collapse – UK politics live (current)
- 2025-10-24Key China spy case witness removed 'enemy' from evidence under Tories (BBC)
- 2025-10-29Attorney general blames outdated law for collapse of China spy case (BBC)
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 86 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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