Starmer And CPS Under Scrutiny As China Spy Case Sparks Controversy. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing fresh questions over the handling of a high-profile China espionage case. Witness statements from deputy national security adviser Matthew Collins reveal that China is conducting “large scale espionage” against the UK. Despite this, the Crown Prosecution Service dropped the case against two alleged spies, citing insufficient evidence to show a threat to national security. Critics, including the Conservatives, argue the prosecution was allowed to collapse to protect economic ties with China — claims firmly denied by the government. The CPS chief, Stephen Parkinson, is also under pressure, with MPs questioning why the case did not go to trial despite evidence that he admitted was just “5%” short of what would have been needed for a conviction. The accused, former researcher Christopher Cash and academic Christopher Berry, allegedly worked with a Chinese Communist Party leader. Both men deny any wrongdoing, leaving serious questions for the government and the CPS over national security and justice. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT