The collapse of a trial against two men accused of spying for China has led to an extraordinary blame game in parliament - with the Tories accusing the government of seeking to "curry favour" with Beijing.
National treasures to sporting greats and politicians will commemorate what would have been Margaret Thatcher's 100th birthday with a celebratory dinner and other events.
Sir Keir Starmer had so far avoided saying whether Jonathan Powell played a part in the trial of two Britons accused of spying for China being dropped.