Yvette Cooper admits ‘complex’ relations with China amid Prince Andrew spy claims
GuardianDEC 1 2024
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Above: Prince Andrew, Duke of York, pictured at Windsor Castle on March 31, 2024. Image copyright: Chris Jackson/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Right narrative
The Labour Party is so desperate to avoid negative economic numbers under its leadership that it will do anything to avoid upsetting China. However, Beijing poses a real threat to the UK and Labour's failure to take the problem seriously could have huge implications.
Left narrative
The Labour government continues to take a very strong approach towards China and its suspected espionage of British officials. However, China is one of the world's biggest economies and Britain cannot simply cease all interaction with it as this would have negative ramifications for British businesses.