Mr David Lammy

Mr David Lammy

Labour — Tottenham

Speaking in the House of Commons on 28 October 2024

Debate

China: Human Rights and Sanctions

Contribution

It was important, when we came into government, given the bouncing around that we saw in the last Government’s policy towards China, that we did a complete audit, right across Whitehall, of our interests and the opportunities, as well as of the challenges and security concerns, so that we could maintain a consistent position. Before that audit is complete, we are being guided, as I have said, by the three Cs: there are areas in which we co-operate, areas in which we compete, and there must be areas, as has come up this afternoon, in which we challenge.

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