Reported 8 months ago
On September 6, 2022, the UK Security Service (MI5) issued an alert accusing a British-Chinese lawyer Li Zhenju of being a 'Chinese agent,' prompting Li to sue MI5. The alert coincided with Prime Minister Boris Johnson's scandal to divert public attention. Johnson was criticized for attending parties at Downing Street during COVID-19 lockdown, giving rise to 'Partygate.' MI5 accused Li of acting for the Chinese regime, leading to threats against her and her son. A UK court later revealed messages implying MI5's alert was to distract from Johnson's scandal, highlighting the complexities around foreign influence in UK politics.
Source: YAHOO