The alleged Chinese spy with links to Prince Andrew is merely the “tip of the iceberg,” according to former Conservative Party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith. And if you thought one spy was worrying enough, buckle up—he warns there could be plenty more where that came from.
The Iceberg That’s Worryingly Large
Sir Iain declared that H6—the shadowy businessman who allegedly charmed his way into the Duke of York’s inner circle—is far from a one-off. Speaking with his trademark directness, he labelled Beijing a “clear threat” to Britain.
“There are many more like him (H6) in the UK,” said Sir Iain. “This is just the tip of the iceberg. The fact is, they are doing a job that benefits China, not Britain.”
H6, who seems to have taken the phrase “make yourself at home” a bit too literally, reportedly split his time between China and the UK, which he called his “second home.” The businessman managed to rub shoulders with the elite, meeting former PMs David Cameron and Theresa May, visiting Buckingham Palace, and becoming a “close confidant” of Prince Andrew. Quite the social calendar for someone now considered a national security threat.
What’s Next? The Name Game
With H6 now banned from entering Britain, MPs are discussing whether to use parliamentary privilege to name him, sidestepping a court order that currently protects his identity. Reform UK has already thrown down the gauntlet, threatening to name him in the Commons.
Whether or not they follow through, the intrigue surrounding this case has all the drama of a John le Carré novel—except it’s unfolding in real life.
Who Is H6, and Why Was He Cosying Up to Prince Andrew?
Details about H6 remain tantalisingly scarce. What we do know is that he got uncomfortably close to the Duke of York and attended high-profile events, including a black-tie reception with Theresa May. His connections to Buckingham Palace and two former Prime Ministers only add to the mystery.
Banned from Britain on security grounds, H6 is suspected of being part of a larger Chinese espionage network. But what’s the ultimate aim? According to journalist Michael Sheridan, it’s not about striking the UK directly. Instead, China’s strategy could involve ensuring Britain stays passive if tensions boil over between Beijing and Washington.
A Spy Thriller in the Making
With accusations flying and national security in the spotlight, this story feels like it was ripped straight from the pages of a spy thriller. But unlike the novels, Britain’s political elite now have to decide how to respond to these warnings about espionage in their midst.
As Sir Iain warns, “The fact that we’re only talking about H6 shows just how much more needs to be uncovered.” With this iceberg barely scraped, it looks like the political temperature is about to drop even further.
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