No 10 denies government involved in collapse of China spying case
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AFP/Getty Images Christopher Cash (left) and Christopher Berry (right) were both accused of being Chinese spies
Downing Street has strongly denied the government was involved in the collapse of a prosecution against two men accused of spying for China. Charges against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry - who both deny the allegations - were dropped by prosecutors in September, prompting criticism from ministers and MPs. Number 10's press secretary said "the suggestion that the government withheld evidence, withdrew witnesses or rest
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