China case: Lib Dems call for release of all legal advice — including evidence needed for spy case to proceed

EMBARGO: Immediate Release

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of his plan to publish the witness statements by the deputy national security adviser on the China case, the Liberal Democrats are now calling on the Government to put the full legal advice they received on the public record.

The party is calling for the Government to publish advice including on what evidence would be needed for the spy case to proceed.

Daisy Cooper, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, said:  

“The public have had enough of the constant blame game between the Conservatives and Labour on the collapse of the China spy case.

“The Government must bolster their publication of witness statements and put all the legal advice they’ve received on this case on the public record - including advice on what evidence would be needed for this trial to go ahead.

“Number 10 must also urgently launch an independent inquiry so we can finally get to the bottom of what actually happened in this labyrinthine case.”

ENDS