Three men have been arrested by Metropolitan Police counter-terrorism officers on suspicion of spying for China and assisting Chinese intelligence services in the United Kingdom.

One of those arrested is the husband of Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid. The other two men are reported to be former government advisors who served during the Blair era.

The arrests were carried out by the Metropolitan Police as part of an investigation into suspected espionage activities. All three men were taken into custody on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service.

Following their arrests, the Metropolitan Police confirmed that all three men have been released on bail pending further investigation. The police have not provided additional details about the specific allegations or the timeline of the suspected activities.

The case highlights ongoing concerns about foreign intelligence operations in the UK, particularly involving Chinese state actors. The investigation remains active as authorities continue to examine the allegations against the three men.