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Russia report: UK considers tougher security laws after criticism by MPs
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-53489613Ministers are considering strengthening security laws after a report by MPs accused them of underestimating the threat of Russian interference.
Home Office Minister James Brokenshire said foreign agents could be required to register in the UK in future.
He told MPs that this and other "new offences and powers" for dealing with foreign spies were being looked at.
Labour's Sir Keir Starmer accused the government of complacency and leaving a "serious gap in our defences".
Speaking at Prime Minister's Questions, Sir Keir said the government had "delayed" legislation to help counter Russian interference, despite acknowledging 18 months ago that existing powers were insufficient.
"The PM sat on this report for 10 months and failed to plug a gap in our law in national security," he said.
"How is the PM going to address that gap and meet the threat with the joined-up, robust response it deserves?"
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