And that is why it is right that we are alert to that and take steps to protect ourselves, protect both our values, stand up for our values and protect our interests. and that is what our new integrated review does, makes that crystal clear. and i think the actions of the government over the past few months under my leadership demonstrate that we do take that challenge seriously. privately, the government assessment is a pretty stark. they acknowledge that elective to a growing china, western democracys comparatively are becoming economically weaker. one seniorfigure said when becoming economically weaker. one senior figure said when they look at the data they see, the actions and the data they see, the actions and the words of beijing, they all point in a negative direction so what will we get here in the next few hours? the two prime ministers from the uk and australia and president biden will gather and a deal that will see, as you mentioned a few moments ago, australia getting nucl
Will he be able to? number10 are deserate will he be able to? number10 are desperate that will he be able to? number10 are desperate that this will he be able to? number10 are desperate that this fizzles - will he be able to? number10 are desperate that this fizzles out, . desperate that this fizzles out, and quickly. and speaking to conservative mps privately, so our day. they think it has been an attention snatcher at westminster fourth far too long. in the words of one seniorfigure, if it is fourth far too long. in the words of one senior figure, if it is obvious one senior figure, if it is obvious on day one of a problem at the end point will be, don t faff about. the thing is, conservative mps fear that is exactly what was happening. because mr zahawi wasn t resigning, then an inquiry was launched. the fear was that it would go on for ages. but downing street is emboldened tonight. they say the report came back quickly and the outcome of it was decisive. it is worth looking in