170. Prison escape, a test for Australian democracy, and spooks in Westminster?
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Unmasking Foreign Influence
This chapter examines the arrest of a UK parliamentary researcher alleged to have acted on behalf of China, highlighting the complexities of foreign intelligence operations. It discusses the nuances of political infiltration, the distinctions between different types of agents, and the implications for UK politics. The speakers also reflect on the broader context of intelligence practices, the tensions within the Conservative Party regarding China, and the historical shifts in British intelligence priorities.
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