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What the Aukus pact says about Britain’s foreign policy

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With the Commons still reeling from the reshuffle, the UK, US, and Australia have formed a new security alliance, the Aukus pact. Many have seen this as early preparation for a more aggressive China, as the US nuclear submarines being gifted to Australia will be able to reach territories like Taiwan without refuelling. To discuss the pact, and the fallout from yesterday’s reshuffle, Isabel Hardman talks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth.

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