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Rishi Sunak is flying to the United States for meetings with President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to flesh out a major defence deal.
The Prime Minister will arrive in San Diego on Sunday night to discuss Australia’s procurement of nuclear-powered submarines under the Aukus pact.
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While on the US west coast on Monday, Mr Sunak is also set to unveil the new integrated review of defence and foreign policy, which has been updated in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ahead of his trip, the Prime Minister said: “In turbulent times, the UK’s global alliances are our greatest source of strength and security.
“I am travelling to the United States today to launch the next stage of the Aukus nuclear submarine programme, a project which is binding ties to our closest allies and delivering security, new technology and economic advantage at home.
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“As we launch the 2023 Integrated Review Refresh tomorrow, this is the future we want to deliver – a UK that is secure, prosperous and standing shoulder to shoulder with our partners.”
Last week Mr Sunak met French President Emmanuel Macron, smoothing out relations after they hit a low point with the September 2021 signing of the Aukus deal, which saw Australia ditch France in favour of an agreement with the UK and US.
Reports suggest Australia could opt for a modified version of the British Astute-class submarine, plugging the gap until it enters into service in the 2040s with up to five American Virginia-class boats.
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Mr Sunak’s first visit to the US as Prime Minister comes in another crucial week for his leadership, with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt setting out the Budget on Wednesday.
Defence minister James Heappey acknowledged there has been “robust” public and private clashes between the Ministry of Defence and Treasury over funding levels.
The Prime Minister and Secretary-General agreed to continue working together in the lead-up to the Nato leaders' summit in Vilnius this June, to ensure the alliance is addressing the threat on Europe's eastern flank and is ready for the conflicts of the future
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A Downing Street spokesman said: “He updated the Secretary-General on the UK’s Integrated Review Refresh, due to be published tomorrow, which will set out the Government’s evolving global strategy in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and growing international volatility and competition.
“The Prime Minister also reaffirmed the UK’s intention to remain a leading contributor to Nato, recognising the importance of continuing to invest in collective Euro-Atlantic security.
“The Prime Minister and Secretary-General agreed to continue working together in the lead-up to the Nato leaders’ summit in Vilnius this June, to ensure the alliance is addressing the threat on Europe’s eastern flank and is ready for the conflicts of the future.”
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Speaking in San Diego as part of a joint statement from the leaders of the UK, US and Australia on signing off on a new generation of nuclear-powered submarines, Mr Sunak said: "Aukus matches our enduring commitment to freedom and democracy with the most advanced military, scientific and technological capability.
"Nowhere is that clearer than in the plans we're unveiling today for the new Aukus submarine, one of the most advanced nuclear-powered subs the world has ever known, " the Prime Minister said.
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He said the plans to build the vessels could "not happen without cutting-edge American technology and expertise" while also heralding the "world-leading" British design.
Calling the agreement a "powerful partnership", he added: "For the first time ever, it will mean three fleets of submarines working together across both the Atlantic and Pacific, keeping our oceans free, open, and prosperous for decades to come."
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a meeting with US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese at Point Loma naval base in San Diego, Credit : PA
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He says "Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, China's growing assertiveness, the destabilising behaviour of Iran and north Korea - all threaten to create a world codefined by danger, disorder and division".
He pledges to boost military funding from 2 per cent to 2.5 per cent of GDP in the long term, as a sign of Britain's position in the world.
"For the first time, the United Kingdom will move away from the baseline commitment to spend 2% GDP on defence to a new ambition of 2.5 per cent, putting beyond doubt that the UK is, and will remain, one of the world's leading defence powers."
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Aukus submarine project "represents the biggest single investment in Australia's defence capability in all of our history."
Mr Biden heavily emphasises the new Aukus subs are nuclear-powered only. “These boats will not have nuclear weapons of any kind on them, ” he says.
The first generation of Aukus nuclear submarines will be built in the UK and Australia, based on the UK’s world-leading submarine design, the Prime Minister has announced today alongside the leaders of Australia and the United States.
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The first UK submarines built to this design will be delivered in the late 2030s to replace the current Astute-Class vessels, and the first Australian submarines will follow in the early 2040s.
The SSN-Aukus submarines will be the largest, most advanced and most powerful attack submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy, combining world-leading sensors, design and weaponry in one vessel.
Mr Biden, wearing his trademark aviators, is joined by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, to deliver remarks on the three nations’ partnership to produce nuclear-powered submarines, aka Aukus , from Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, CA.
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"Our leadership has been a benefit for the entire world - we've kept sea lanes and skies open and navigable for all."
President Joe Biden (C), British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (R) and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) hold a press conference during the AUKUS summit Credit : Getty
Thank you for joining our coverage of another busy Monday in Westminster, which saw Suella Braverman make the case for her small boats crackdown amid criticism from Labour and some Conservative MPs - not least Theresa May, herself a former home secretary.
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Mrs May warned the Illegal Migration Bill would leave victims of modern slavery as "collateral damage", while questioning whether the new law was going to have the desired effect.
Earlier, Ms Braverman had struck a defiant tone as she lambasted the "grotesque slurs" against her as a result of the policy, saying there had been too much immigration in recent years and Britain's "harmonious" society could be jeopardised by a failure to stop Channel crossings.
Across the Atlantic, meanwhile, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is scheduled to give a joint statement with President Joe Biden - my colleague Josie Ensor will be covering that later this evening.
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Theresa May said her second concern were the implications for modern slavery. "If they come here illegally, they would not be supported to escape their slavery, " Mrs May said in relation to victims.
She said the Government's attitude amounted to 'we know this isn't ideal, but we've got lots of people coming illegally, we've got to do something, so the victims of modern slavery, if you like, will be collateral damage'.
Mrs May's third concern was whether the legislation would work - which was dependent on the lack of successful legal challenge, the resolution of Rwanda legal disputes in the Government's favour and Rwanda accepting thousands of refugees per year.
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"Dealing with immigration is never easy. There's never a simple answer to any problem, and it's never possible to take one's eye off the ball. It requires constant viligance but also international cooperation. It is imperative that we use careful language in relation to these issues, and that we recognise that what this Bill does is remove support from the victims of trafficking and modern slavery.
"The Government is working hard, I know, to find a solution to the problem of small boats. But I think there are a number of reasons that shed doubt on the approach being taken. I look forward to working with them on this issue to ensure we can deal with the problem of dangerous sea crossings, can save people's lives, but at the same time, maintain our reputation as a country that welcomes people fleeing persecution and crucially maintain our reputation as a world leader in dealing with modern slavery."
Theresa May urged the Government to set out "clear evidence" before claiming modern slavery laws being abused and small boats, adding: "So far, I have not seen
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