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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Hughes

China lifts sanctions on MPs and peers after Starmer’s meeting with Xi

Chinese sanctions against British MPs and peers have been lifted following Sir Keir Starmer’s talks with Xi Jinping – but the group of parliamentarians affected warned they should not be used as a “bargaining chip” in talks with Beijing.

The lifting of the restrictions, which included a ban on travel to China, was promised by the Chinese president in his talks with the prime minister.

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