MPs reveal attempts by Beijing agents to impersonate them as Lord Cameron announces sanctions for 'unacceptable' state-sponsored hacking
MPs reveal attempts by Beijing agents to impersonate them as Lord Cameron announces sanctions for 'unacceptable' state-sponsored hackingChinese state-sponsored hackers tried to spy on MPs and peers’ emails and stole data from the electoral watchdog in a bid to target British democracy, Deputy Prime MinisterMP critics of China also claimed they were targeted by “wolf warrior” agents attempting to impersonate them in conversations with other global politicians, and were themselves...
The Government also stressed Commission hack did not affect electoral processes, the rights of voters or electoral registration. Lord Cameron added: “It is completely unacceptable that China state-affiliated organisations and individuals have targeted our democratic institutions and political processes. While these attempts to interfere with UK democracy have not been successful, we will remain vigilant and resilient to the threats we face.
They include former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith, former minister Tim Loughton, crossbench peer Lord Alton and SNP MP Stewart McDonald, who are all members of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China pressure group. Sir Iain said: “We need to be much stronger and tougher. And if you’re tough with people, the lesson they learned from the 1930s appeasement never works.
“I think for all of us over that last three years, and various colleagues who aren’t here as well have had hacking attempts, a lot of impersonation. I’m constantly getting emails or tweets from Tom Tugendhat saying he has resigned in disgust at the governance policy on such and such,” said Mr Loughton.
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