What was Jonathan Powell's role and why does it matter

Since the case against two British men accused of spying for China suddenly collapsed, the Government and the Crown Prosecution Service have been playing the blame game, each accusing the other of being responsible. So who’s really at fault? And did China get a free pass in order to secure a better trade deal?

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Guest: Caroline Wheeler, Political Editor, Sunday Times. 

Host: Manveen Rana. 

Producers: Olivia Case, Micaela Arneson. 

Read more: 

• The inside story of China spy case collapse: ‘It came from the very top’
• Keir Starmer’s security adviser ‘too close to China’, ministers warn

Further listening: The Westminster aide suspected of spying for China 

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