MI5 Issues Rare Warning to Politicians of Being Targets of Russian and Chinese Spies

MI5’s warning comes a week after prosecutors had to drop a case accusing two British individuals of spying for China on members of Parliament due to lack of evidence. The agency raised concerns about the increasing threat posed by foreign intelligence services and urged politicians to be vigilant. MI5 stated that Chinese, Russian, and Iranian operatives are actively seeking to gather sensitive information from British politicians. The warning underscores the growing espionage activities targeting political figures in the UK.