US intelligence sharing will not be jeopardised if UK uses Huawei – MI5 head
by Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor from Technology | The Guardian on (#4XT9C)
Andrew Parker insists Chinese manufacturer's 5G input is safe, contrary to claims of US lobbyists
The 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 lobbying against using the Chinese company in a critical piece of national infrastructure.
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