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Several of the front pages led on the story of the alleged Chinese spy linked to the Duke of York
Several of the papers lead on the alleged Chinese spy linked to the Duke of York. The Daily Telegraph says the anonymous businessman helped an elite British private school expand to China, while the Daily Mail reports that, alongside royals and prime ministers, he also mixed with “captains of industry”. It demands he “must be named”. The Guardian says the court order protecting his identity may be lifted, while the Independent says ministers are facing calls to “take a tough stance” against any interference from Beijing.
According to The Times, Prince Andrew is also under pressure. It quotes Buckingham Palace “insiders” who say he should “do the decent thing” and step back from public appearances over Christmas. Sources tell the Sun that after “a hell of a year”, the last thing the Royal Family wants is the scandal “dragging on” over the festive period. The paper’s headline is: “Banned old Duke of York”.
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