THE China spy linked to Prince Andrew also rubbed shoulders with British political leaders including David Cameron, Theresa May and George Osborne.
The Chinese networker - who cannot be named for legal reasons - is seen with the top Tories at glitzy events in a string of snaps obtained exclusively by the Sun on Sunday.
It came as yesterday the Telegraph reported Chinese money given to the Duke of York is being investigated by MI5 - and that the King was made aware of this prior to the story breaking on Thursday of Andrew’s links to the spy. But their close association would have helped him forge close ties with figures at the pinnacle of Britain’s political and business establishment.
“Being seen to swim in the same pond as a senior member of the royal family could certainly open doors. Mr Parton added: “United Front people move in influential circles in the hope of being able to spot someone - perhaps involved in industry or technology - who may be useful. The alleged spy was banned from Britain on national security grounds in 2021 - a decision confirmed and made public earlier this week.
Glowing reports of him in China boasted that his circle of friends “includes royal nobles and business tycoons”.The spy has also boasted of being friends with A-listers including Meryl Streep and in his spare time said he unwinds by watching The Crown and Downton Abbey. "As such, she doesn’t remember when or where this particular photograph was taken or the man in question.”
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