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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Cabinet minister defends Rachel Reeves trip to China during economic crisis

A Cabinet Minister has defended Rachel Reeves for going ahead with a visit to China instead of staying at home to tackle fears of an economic crisis.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said the Chancellor was ‘absolutely right’ to ignore Tory calls to abandon the trip. She insisted Ms Reeves economic strategy was ‘on track.’

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