Deputy PM set to brief MPs on cyber threat posed by China

MPs are set to be briefed on the cyber threat posed by China today, while a smaller group of parliamentarians will be told about specific threats against them. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden is applying to the Speaker’s office to make a statement to parliament about China on Monday, Sky News understands. Meanwhile, three MPs and a peer are due to be told about recent cyber attacks against them. Politics live: Chancellor says Russia creating ‘smokescreen of propaganda’ Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips Watch live each week on Sunday at 8:30am on Sky channel 501, Freeview 233, Virgin 602, the…