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Written Question
Christopher Berry and Christopher Cash
Wednesday 29th October 2025

Asked by: Derek Twigg (Labour - Widnes and Halewood)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he plans to respond to Question 78005 on Christopher Berry and Christopher Cash, tabled on 10 October 2025 by the hon. Member for Widnes and Halewood.

Answered by Dan Jarvis - Minister of State (Cabinet Office)

A response has been issued here.


Written Question
Christopher Berry and Christopher Cash
Wednesday 29th October 2025

Asked by: Derek Twigg (Labour - Widnes and Halewood)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, was China officially designated as a threat to national security by the UK Government when (a) the alleged offences of Christopher Berry and Chris Cash for spying for China took place and (b) when the CPS made a decision to prosecute.

Answered by Dan Jarvis - Minister of State (Cabinet Office)

The policy of the previous Government during the periods in question was set out in the Integrated Review (March 2021) and the Integrated Review Refresh (March 2023). The previous Government described China as an “epoch defining and systemic challenge”.


Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 22 Oct 2025
Coal Tip Safety and New Extraction Licences

"Will the Minister please leave a minute or two for the hon. Member who secured the debate to wind up?..."
Derek Twigg - View Speech

View all Derek Twigg (Lab - Widnes and Halewood) contributions to the debate on: Coal Tip Safety and New Extraction Licences

Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 22 Oct 2025
Trade Union Workplace Access

"I remind hon. Members that they may make a speech only with prior permission from the Member in charge of the debate and from the Minister. As is the convention for 30-minute debates, there will not be an opportunity for the Member in charge to wind up...."
Derek Twigg - View Speech

View all Derek Twigg (Lab - Widnes and Halewood) contributions to the debate on: Trade Union Workplace Access

Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Derek Twigg (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 297 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 313
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Derek Twigg (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 298 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 317
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Derek Twigg (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 304 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 381
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Derek Twigg (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 282 Labour No votes vs 2 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 390
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Derek Twigg (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 300 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 307
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Derek Twigg (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 306 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 389 Noes - 102