MPs and parliamentarians have been warned of new attempts to spy on them by China.

The security service MI5 sent a warning to those working in Westminster about two recruitment headhunters to watch out for who are working for Chinese security services.

The message to parliamentary staff, seen by Sky News, says: "I am writing to you now to draw your attention to the attached espionage alert issued by the Security Service, MI5, to the parliamentary community.

"This alert highlights how the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS) is actively reaching out to individuals in our community.

"Their aim is to collect information and lay the groundwork for long-term relationships, using professional networking sites, recruitment agents and consultants acting on their behalf."

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