'Just stop it!' Nick Ferrari loses it with minister over Chinese 'spy cars' leased by MoD
# 'Just stop it!' Nick Ferrari loses it with minister over Chinese 'spy cars' leased by MoD
## LBC presenter confronts Luke Pollard over serious security concerns linked to electric vehicles.
Nick Ferrari, the LBC presenter, expressed fierce outrage regarding the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) decision to lease electric cars from Chinese manufacturers amid rising security threats. The confrontation unfolded during an on-air interview, spotlighting the alarming implications of using vehicles from a country often viewed as a security risk.
The debate took place earlier this week when Ferrari questioned Labour's Luke Pollard about the MoD's apparent reliance on Chinese technology. "It doesn't make sense to me. I'm missing something here. Surely the order should come from you or your colleague this afternoon – no more Chinese-leased vehicles until you hear back from us. Stop now!" Ferrari insisted, urging immediate action against the potential danger posed by these leased cars.
Pollard responded by stating that they were "looking carefully at what the options are with Chinese technology." He acknowledged the sensitive nature of the issue, admitting that discussions were ongoing about "looking at Chinese vehicles within our fleet." Nevertheless, the discussion underscored a growing unease within the UK about the implications of engaging with suppliers viewed as posing security risks.
This incident has highlighted the differing views on national security and modern technology, particularly within the framework of partnerships with foreign nations known for espionage concerns. As calls for a more robust scrutiny of foreign technology escalate, the MoD's actions will likely remain under close watch from various political and public figures concerned about the safety of British infrastructure.