MI5 warns MPs they are being targeted by China and Russia
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MI5 warns MPs they are being targeted by China and Russia
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"MI5 has warned MPs that they are being targeted by China, Russia and Iran through espionage in a shock warning. In a warning posted by the government ahead of a Commons statement by security minister Dan Jarvis, intelligence chiefs issued new guidance to protect Britain's democracy from foreign agents. it noted that elected representatives and those who work with them may be targeted for their access to information, their ability to shape policy or public opinion, or their relationships with others of interest."
The Independent covers topics from reproductive rights and climate change to Big Tech, investigating issues such as the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and producing documentaries like 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet emphasizes parsing facts from messaging and seeks donations to fund reporters, maintain on-the-ground journalism, and keep content free of paywalls by relying on readers who can afford to contribute. MI5 warned that MPs and their staff are being targeted by China, Russia and Iran for access to information, influence over policy or relationships, and advised safeguarding against exploitation via travel, online activity, and financial donations. MI5 Director General Sir Ken McCallum stated that foreign states stealing information or manipulating democratic processes erode sovereignty and citizens' protection.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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