'Are you a useful idiot?' Dale challenges Barry Gardiner in tense China spying probe

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'Are you a useful idiot?' Dale challenges Barry Gardiner in tense China spying probe
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LABOUR MP Barry Gardiner was labelled a 'useful idiot' by Iain Dale as he was held to account for working closely with the son of a possible Chinese spy.

host Iain Dale did not hold back on the Labour MP for his close collaboration with Ms Lee and her son, who has now resigned from his employment since the allegations broke. Mr Gardiner kept his calm during the interview despite admitting"I'm very angry about it" when explaining his side of the situation.Mr Dale said:"Are you a useful idiot? I mean why did they choose you?"

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