AUKUS Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office
Thursday 16th September 2021

(3 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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Yes, it certainly is. That is why I think the UK can be very proud of the massive commitments that we make—£10 billion this year alone in official development assistance spending. The right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that this enhanced defence agreement between the UK, Australia and the US is founded on shared values.

Mark Fletcher Portrait Mark Fletcher (Bolsover) (Con)
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Does the Prime Minister agree that this new partnership with Australia, which builds on the recently announced trade deal that will boost jobs and businesses across the country, including the east midlands, shows the huge opportunities available to global Britain as we look beyond our friends and allies in Europe to become a truly global power on the world stage?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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Yes, I think is the short answer to that superb question. [Laughter.] I really do not think I could have put it better myself.