China and Japan Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office
Monday 2nd February 2026

(3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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This issue is so important, in terms of the opportunities that we have. That is why we had representatives from motor manufacturing with us. They are only too well aware of the great benefits that taking full advantage of the opportunities will have for her constituents and others.

Andrew Murrison Portrait Dr Andrew Murrison (South West Wiltshire) (Con)
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The Prime Minister’s friend, Baroness Helena Kennedy, a sanctioned person, clearly believes that the juice was not worth the squeeze or, indeed, the price of the plane tickets, because she has described the returns the Prime Minister has secured as “meagre”. She is right, is she not?

Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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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.