China and Japan

Alex Barros-Curtis Excerpts

Monday 2nd February 2026 Commons Chamber

[The Prime Minister]

I have known Helena for many years. We shared a room when we worked together in chambers. We agree on many things, but not everything.

[Mr Alex Barros-Curtis (Cardiff West) (Lab)]

I thank the Prime Minister for his statement, and for what he said about calling on China to end support for Russia’s illegal war effort. We cannot ignore the threat to our shores from Russia, as we know very well in Wales. Nathan Gill, the former Reform UK leader in Wales, is serving 10 and a half years in prison for taking bribes from Russia. Will the Prime Minister join me in condemning that treacherous activity, and reassure me that he will continue to push China on that important point?

[The Prime Minister]

Yes, I will, and I am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising the shocking case of Nathan Gill. As my hon. Friend rightly says, Nathan Gill got 10 and a half years for taking bribes in relation to Russia. The leader of Reform is not even interested enough to start an investigation to see whether that is the extent—which it will not be—of Russian influence in his party.