Summary
A senior naval officer was investigated over a possible inappropriate relationship with Scottish MP Joani Reid but was not found to have broken any military rules. Reid, who stepped down from the Labour Party, is not under investigation by police, though her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.
Key Facts
- A naval officer faced allegations of a relationship with MP Joani Reid.
- Reid left the Labour Party last month.
- Reid’s husband was arrested for allegedly spying for China.
- The officer commanded a nuclear submarine at Faslane but faced no disciplinary action.
- The Ministry of Defence conducted security checks and was satisfied with the findings.
- The officer is still in the Navy but no longer in charge of a submarine.
- Faslane is a key base for the UK's nuclear submarines.
- Reid is now an independent MP in the House of Commons.
