Prince Andrew: Top UK government official reacts to allegations
She says the government will be ready to take action
Commenting on allegations regarding Prince Andrew’s alleged links to a Chinese Spy, UK’s Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the government will be ready to take action.
The office of the Duke of York has also made comments on the reports regarding the links.
In a statement, Andrew’s representatives said: “The Duke of York followed advice from HMG and ceased all contact with the individual after concerns were raised.
“The duke met the individual through official channels, with nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed. He is unable to comment further on matters relating to national security.
Discussing potential security threats to the UK, Cooper emphasised that intelligence agencies maintain constant vigilance against foreign influence and espionage.
“Our security and intelligence agencies are continually vigilant for any threat to UK national security, whether that be around foreign influence, whether it be around espionage, whether it be around any security threat,” Cooper said.
The Home Secretary added: “We won’t hesitate to take action in individual cases or more widely, wherever any challenge arises.”
