MPs threaten to use Parliamentary free speech rules to flout 'ridiculous' ban on naming 'China spy' who befriended Prince Andrew - as they demand debate TODAY
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MPs are threatening to use Parliamentary free speech rules to name an alleged China spy as they demand a debate on the furore today. Politicians have branded the legal restrictions on identifying the suspected agent 'ridiculous' - especially as their details are widely known abroad.
![[Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith (pictured) is due to apply for an Urgent Question to raise concerns about Chinese state influence when the Commons sits today]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/16/08/93186493-14196799-image-a-4_1734337840763.jpg)
The suspected operative knew the Duke of York for a decade, prompting major concerns about national security and Beijing's influence on the British Establishment. As well as royals and former PMs, the alleged agent is also thought to have mixed with captains of industry.
![[Reform leader Nigel Farage (pictured) said he would be prepared to use Parliamentary Privilege to name the alleged spy]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/16/08/93153659-0-Reform_leader_Nigel_Farage_pictured_said_he_would_be_prepared_to-a-3_1734337565614.jpg)
There are fears others in high office might be unaware they have had dealings with a supposed spy. He can currently only be referred to as H6, thanks to an anonymity ruling by an immigration court that banned him from Britain on the grounds of national security.
However, the 50-year-old's name and picture is being used widely in Chinese and US news reports and on social media, in coverage seen by millions around the globe. Prince Andrew pictured with the alleged Chinese spy. Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith (pictured) is due to apply for an Urgent Question to raise concerns about Chinese state influence when the Commons sits today.
The matter is due to be reconsidered by High Court judges as early as this week. MPs including Nigel Farage have warned the order must be lifted soon – or Parliamentary Privilege could be used to name him in the Commons or the Lords without fear of legal recriminations.
