The Daily T Starmer accused of lying after Chinese embassy 'spying' revelations
Jan 13, 2026
Gareth Corfield, an investigative journalist from The Telegraph, reveals alarming details about the proposed Chinese 'super-embassy' in London, including its secret room dangerously close to sensitive data cables. Iain Duncan Smith, a prominent critic of China and former party leader, accuses the UK government of deception regarding national security. They discuss the implications for Five Eyes trust and the potential risks of expanded Chinese influence. The conversation shifts to X's AI deepfake controversies, highlighting personal experiences with digital manipulation and calls for platform accountability.
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Secret Basement Beside Critical Cables
- Unredacted plans reveal a secret basement room within a metre of vital fibre-optic cables near Royal Mint Court.
- Gareth Corfield warns demolition and hidden works there present a real security risk to financial and government data.
Demolition Plus Extractors Raises Suspicion
- The plans show demolition and new walls immediately adjacent to the cables, increasing risk during construction.
- Corfield notes hot-air extractors in the basement consistent with server rooms or espionage infrastructure.
Public Plans Undermine Official Denials
- Gareth Corfield says government narratives claiming there are no sensitive cables have been undermined by published details.
- He hopes publication forces behind-the-scenes government reconsideration of the site's security clearance.
