Key China spy case witness removed 'enemy' from evidence under Tories
BBC • 10/24/2025 • Last cited 10/24/2025
Summary
Security adviser Matthew Collins stated that the term "enemy" was removed from a draft statement related to a key China spy case in 2023. This alteration occurred during the tenure of the Conservative government in the UK.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
82 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
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 (The Guardian)
- 2025-10-24Key China spy case witness removed 'enemy' from evidence under Tories (current)
- 2025-10-29Attorney general blames outdated law for collapse of China spy case (BBC)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: 82 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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