On some occasions, splits in Cabinet are often a result of the natural tensions that exist around a particular issue
We are so used to hearing ministers speaking with one voice that any suggestion that they are pulling in different directions catches the attention.But on other occasions, splits in Cabinet are often a result of the natural tensions that exist around a particular issue –In that case, Ms Keegan’s job as Education Secretary demanded she prioritise the needs of universities over net migration numbers.
It is natural for Oliver Dowden and Tom Tugendhat, as ministers responsible for national security and domestic state threats, to want the toughest measures on Beijing following the uncovering of “malicious” cyber attacks on British democracy. But it is perfectly reasonable for the likes of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch to be resistant to tougher controls on Chinese state-linked firms in the UK for fear of the damage they could do to the economy and trade. This is the tension experienced by most nations.
The limited nature of the sanctions outlined by Mr Dowden on Monday, suggests economic necessity may be winning out over security concerns, particularly amid reports that Chinese electric battery company EVE Energy is poised to pour billions into building Britain’s biggest gigafactory in an industry earmarked as vital to the UK’s future.
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