Richard Foord

Richard Foord

Liberal Democrat — Honiton and Sidmouth

Speaking in the House of Commons on 2 February 2026

Debate

China and Japan

Contribution

In 2023, the Intelligence and Security Committee reported: “The UK’s academic institutions provide a rich feeding ground for China to achieve both political influence and economic advantage”. Was interference in UK universities raised with President Xi?

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