MP's husband and two men bailed after arrests over alleged China spying
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Three men—David Taylor, Matthew Aplin, and Steve Jones—were arrested on suspicion of spying for China and assisting a foreign intelligence service, then released on bail pending further investigation by UK counter-terrorism police.
- Taylor is married to MP Joani Reid, who has denied any involvement or knowledge of his alleged activities; Taylor and the others have backgrounds linked to Welsh Labour and government advisory roles.
- The arrests, part of an ongoing investigation under the National Security Act 2023, prompted warnings from parliamentary officials about the continuing risks of Chinese espionage targeting UK institutions.
- Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan emphasized the seriousness of the allegations and the importance of not interfering with police work, while Labour is investigating Reid's position following her
