Huawei technology poses no threat to UK security – ex-MI5 head

Huawei technology poses no threat to UK security – ex-MI5 head
Andrew Parker insists Chinese manufacturer’s 5G input is safe, contrary to claims of US lobbyistsThe head of MI5 has said he is confident that US intelligence sharing with the UK will not be jeopardised if Britain uses Huawei technology in future 5G mobile phone networks. A final decision on its inclusion is due shortly.Andrew Parker said he had “no reason today to think that” the longstanding intelligence partnership would be affected – despite intensifying US lobbyingMother of Manchester Arena attack victim succeeds in effort to get airport-style searches Airport-style security checks could be introduced across public venues after the government backed a campaign by the mother of a Manchester Arena attack victim.Figen Murray, whose son Martyn Hett was one of the 22 people who died in the 2017 attack, has lobbied for stronger anti-terror security measures. Continue reading...Mother of Manchester Arena attack victim succeeds in effort to get airport-style searches Airport-style security checks could be introduced across public venues after the government backed a campaign by the mother of a Manchester Arena attack victim.Figen Murray, whose son Martyn Hett was one of the 22 people who died in the 2017 attack, has lobbied for stronger anti-terror security measures. Continue reading...Latest controversy comes at a problematic time for UK anti-radicalisation schemeEx-Prevent chief criticises terror list’s inclusion of Extinction RebellionThe now-recalled guidance issued by counter-terror police that placed Extinction Rebellion alongside the likes of jihadists and neo-Nazis emerged at a problematic time for the government’s flagship anti-radicalisation programme Prevent.The voluntary initiative is supposed to be under independent review after years of concerns aboutSir Peter Fahy says efforts to stop terrorism could be undermined by such mistakesExtinction Rebellion guidance raises fresh concerns over PreventThe official scheme to stop people becoming terrorists risks being damaged by scandals such as listing Extinction R ..

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