Parliamentary researcher accused of spying for China says he is ‘completely innocent’

News Snapshot:

A parliamentary researcher who has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China has said he is "completely innocent". In a statement released by his lawyers, the man - who they did not name - said: "I feel forced to respond to the media accusations that I am a 'Chinese spy'. It is wrong that I should be obliged to make any form of public comment on the misreporting that has taken place. "However, given what has been reported, it is vital that it is known that I am completely innocent. I have spent my career to date trying to...