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WED · 2026-03-04 · 14:34 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0304-21379
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U.K. Arrests Lawmaker’s Partner on Allegation of Spying for China, BBC Reports

British authorities arrested three individuals, including the partner of a U.K. lawmaker, under the National Security Act, according to a BBC report.

Michael D. ShearNew York Times - WorldFiled 2026-03-04 · 14:34 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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British authorities arrested three individuals, including the partner of a U.K. lawmaker, under the National Security Act, according to a BBC report. The Metropolitan Police of London confirmed the arrests but did not release names. The arrests were made on suspicion of espionage activities allegedly conducted on behalf of China. The investigation is ongoing, and further details about the specific nature of the alleged spying activities remain undisclosed. The timing and location of the arrests were not immediately specified in the initial reports.

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The Metropolitan Police of London said that it had arrested three people under the National Security Act.

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U.K. Arrests Lawmaker’s Partner on Allegation of Spying for China

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The London" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="114932" data-entity-type="organization">Metropolitan Police of London said that it had arrested three people under the National Security Act.
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