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Tory MP Mark Spencer has been slammed for using ‘outrageous and reckless language’ after he suggested there could be ‘some little man in China’ listening in on his private calls.
The remark came as the minister attempted to defend his colleagues after it was revealed former prime minister Liz Truss had her personal phone hacked by Russia.
When asked about the recent security breaches, former chief whip Mr Spencer told Sky News today: ‘The former prime minister clearly was hacked.
‘So, that is the first thing you do, say “Oh my goodness, I’ve been hacked, help”, and the security services will help you with that challenge.