The Daily T Starmer hit by new China spying scandal after brutal PMQs
Mar 4, 2026
Sir Richard Barrons, retired British Army commander who led the 2025 defence review, discusses Britain’s depleted forces and the need for urgent military transformation. Conversation covers technology-led warfare, drones and AI, ship and fleet shortfalls, and why billions more are needed to rebuild regulars and reserves. Short, urgent takes on readiness and defence funding.
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New China Spying Arrests Involving MP Partner
- Three men were arrested on suspicion of spying for China, including David Taylor who is partner to Labour MP Joani Reid.
- The arrests follow a collapsed Chinese spying trial and concerns about China building a large London embassy near key communications cables.
Trump's 'Not Churchill' Line Became A Missed Opportunity
- Donald Trump publicly said Keir Starmer "is not Winston Churchill" which created an exploitable line for Conservative critics.
- Camilla argued Kemi Badenoch missed an open goal by not invoking Churchill or Chamberlain comparisons in PMQs.
Badenoch's PMQs Attack Focused On Cuts And Readiness
- Kemi Badenoch accused the government of cutting defence by £2.6bn and prioritising welfare over missiles and a defence investment plan.
- She labelled Labour "pathetic" and "weak" for evacuation-focused responses instead of military preparedness.