Oliver Dowden tells MPs Chinese ‘state-affiliated’ organsiations behind cyber-attacks on Electoral Commission and on MPs
Oliver Dowden, the deputy PM, is making his Commons statement. He says it is about malicious cyber activity directed at the UK by actors affiliated to the Chinese state.
He says Chinese state-affiliated actors have been involved in two cyber-attacks on the UK: the hacking of the Electoral Commission, and attacks aimed at parliamentarians.
He says international partners, including the US, will be making statements today about similar Chinese cyber-attacks they have suffered.
Key events
Carol Monaghan (SNP) asks about the threat posed by electric cars manufactured in China to the UK.
Dowden says cars would have to meet UK safety standards. And he says the government can block investments on security grounds.
Back in the Commons Vicky Ford (Con) says she is very concerned about the physical…