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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My hon. Friend is a champion for Harlow, and it has been so good to visit it so many times. We had 60 businesses in the delegation with us. They were enthusiastic about the opportunities that this visit would open up for them and for all the associated businesses—including in his constituency—that will be able to work with them on projects in the future.

Luke Evans Portrait Dr Luke Evans (Hinckley and Bosworth) (Con)
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It is widely reported in the media that the Prime Minister and his entourage had burner phones when they went to China. Could he confirm that? If so, was the reason that he was worried he was being spied upon?

Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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We took appropriate precautions, as we do whichever country we visit.