While Gregory’s work in Parliament primarily focuses on local issues, he also engages with wider national and global challenges. In this role, he contributes to key discussions on security and defence, with a particular emphasis on matters relating to China and other strategic concerns.
Soon after his election to Parliament, Gregory joined the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, and since then he has been a key spokesperson both inside and outside Parliament on the threat posed by China’s expanding soft and hard power presence in the UK.
Gregory has been a consistent voice in Parliament on security, particularly in countering the growing influence of China. From opposing Beijing’s renewed push to establish a vast new embassy in London to highlighting its record of cyberattacks on UK institutions, he has stressed the risks posed to national security and democratic integrity, and has criticised the Labour Government’s weak and complacent China policy. Having led a debate on UK-China relations in March 2025, he has also raised concerns about Chinese influence in schools, universities, and the media, and continues to speak out on human rights abuses, including the treatment of Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Hong Kongers.
Beyond China, Gregory is committed to ensuring Britain plays a leading role in global security and diplomacy. Whether scrutinising defence policy, supporting allies, or championing human rights abroad, his work is underpinned by the belief that the UK must remain strong, outward-looking, and steadfast in defending democratic values.
