04-03-2020 14:34 via theguardian.com

Promise of Huawei phase-out is not enough, say Tory rebels

Anti-Huawei MPs want timetable for removing Chinese supplier from networkA ministerial promise that high-risk 5G network suppliers such as Huawei would eventually be phased out of future UK phone networks has failed to quell a brewing Conservative revolt over the issue.Rebel backbenchers said the clarification made by Matt Warman, a junior minister, at a Westminster Hall debate was not enough because he would not commit to a timetable to eliminate the Chinese supplier, which they claim is a nati
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