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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Dominic McGrath

Tory MPs criticise ‘extraordinary’ decision to invite China to Queen’s funeral

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A group of MPs and peers sanctioned by China have expressed serious concerns about the Chinese Government being invited to the Queen’s funeral.

Senior Tory MPs Tim Loughton and Sir Iain Duncan Smith wrote this week to the Commons Speaker and Lord Speaker, calling it “extraordinary” that Chinese representatives should have received an invitation.

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