China recognises sanctions on MPs are a ‘huge concern’, says Lammy

Foreign Secretary David Lammy (Frank Augstein/PA) - (PA Wire)

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he “detected” during a recent visit that China recognises sanctions on British MPs are a “big issue” for the two countries.

Mr Lammy said the issue of sanctioned MPs had been raised with the Chinese government as “a matter of huge concern” while he was in Beijing and Shanghai.