MI5 names two people in alert to MPs and peers about Chinese espionage

Spy agency says Amanda Qui and Shirly Shen have been using LinkedIn to obtain non-public and insider insights'

MI5 has issued an espionage alert to MPs and peers warning that two people linked to the Chinese intelligence service are actively seeking to recruit parliamentarians.

The two people operate as headhunters on the LinkedIn professional networking website aiming to obtain non-public and insider insights", MI5 said. They are said to also be targeting economists, thinktank staff and others with access to politicians.