Last week, Gregory challenged the Government in the House of Commons following the publication of Labour’s long-awaited “China Audit.” He described the review as uninspiring and evidence of a weak approach that kowtows to Beijing’s demands rather than confronting the strategic challenge China poses.
Gregory also pointed to earlier decisions by the Government that reinforced this complacency. In January 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced trade agreements with China valued at £600 million over five years. The £600 million figure is tiny – just 0.005% of the UK's annual GDP – and the announcement coincided with rising gilt yields and a weakening pound. Former MI6 chief Sir Richard Dearlove and others have repeatedly warned against Chinese investment in UK infrastructure, yet ministers pressed ahead.
When will the Labour Party listen to the national security experts?
