Two Men, Including Ex-parliamentary Researcher, Deny Spying for China

Christopher Cash, 29, from Whitechapel, east London, and Christopher Berry, 32, of Witney in Oxfordshire, appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday.

Christopher Cash (L) and Christopher Berry (R)—both charged with spying for China—arriving at the Old Bailey in London on May 10, 2024. PA

Christopher Cash, 29, from Whitechapel, east London, and Christopher Berry, 32, of Witney in Oxfordshire, both denied the offence of spying under the Official Secrets Act at the Old Bailey on Friday.

Cash worked as a parliamentary researcher and was closely linked to senior Tories including Conservative leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat.