Live: Rishi Sunak faces questions on China spy accusations after G20 summit

Watch live as Rishi Sunak follows Sir Lindsay Hoyle in making a statement on a parliamentary researcher who was arrested on suspicion of spying for China. The man, who has not identified himself, has released a statement through his lawyers in which he denies being a "Chinese spy," adding that he has spent his career trying to “educate others” about the “threats presented by the Chinese Communist Party”. “To do what has been claimed against me in extravagant news reporting would be against everything I stand for," the man said. The Sunday Times revealed that the Briton was arrested along with another man by officers on suspicion of spying for Beijing. Following the arrest under the Official Secrets Act on 13 March, on Sunday (10 September) Rishi Sunak confronted Chinese premier Li Qiang at the G20 summit in India over “unacceptable” interference in democracy. The Official Secrets Act punishes offences that are said to be “prejudicial to the safety or interests of the state”. Watch more videos at the Independent TV: www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: www.theindy.com/ Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: bit.ly/2MiOONB

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