Rachel Reeves had to go to China – and this is what they made of …
5 days ago · Rachel Reeves must not ask the poor and the vulnerable to pay for her mistakes; ... On arrival in Hong Kong, Campbell delivered a ferocious press briefing to trash the local democrats, who had the ...
Rachel Reeves defends China visit and hails £600m boost to UK
Jan 11, 2025 · Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended her decision to travel to China to improve economic ties at a time when soaring government borrowing costs threaten to squeeze UK public finances.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves accused of refusing to 'face up to her …
5 days ago · Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been accused of refusing to "face up to her own failures" by "jetting off to Beijing" during a week of market turmoil. ... restrictions on rights and freedoms in Hong ...
Reeves tells MP to ‘get real’ as she defends decisions during …
5 days ago · Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves faces questions from members in the House of Commons (UK Parliament/PA) ... around Hong Kong and Jimmy Lai, and around the sanctioning of parliamentarians ...
Reeves accused of ‘operation kowtow’ to China President Xi in ...
Jan 11, 2025 · The Treasury added that Ms Reeves would explicitly raise the case of British national and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, who has been detained in Hong Kong since 2020, as well as allegations of ...
Rachel Reeves says budget 'non-negotiable' on China trip - Sky …
Jan 11, 2025 · Rachel Reeves flew out on Friday after ignoring calls from opposition parties to cancel the long-planned trip because of economic turmoil at home. The past week has seen a drop in the pound and an increase in government borrowing costs, which has fuelled speculation of more spending cuts or tax rises.
London ‘natural home’ for Chinese finance says Reeves as she …
Jan 11, 2025 · The Treasury said Ms Reeves had explicitly raised the case of British national and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, who has been detained in Hong Kong since 2020, as well as allegations of the ...
Britain’s Treasury chief is heading to China to revive suspended ...
Jan 10, 2025 · LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Treasury chief is travelling to China this weekend in a bid to boost economic and financial cooperation between the countries, as the U.K.'s Labour government seeks to reset strained ties with Beijing.. Rachel Reeves will seek stability in the United Kingdom’s relationship with China and aim to help grow Britain’s lackluster economy, the Treasury said on Friday.
Grim economic news raises stakes for embattled chancellor Rachel Reeves …
Jan 11, 2025 · Grim economic news raises stakes for embattled chancellor Rachel Reeves's controversial China trip. ... (with inevitable comparisons to Denis Healey's abandoned visit to Hong Kong in 1976, months ...
Economy alert: Britain's 'working people' to get £600m boost in ...
Jan 11, 2025 · On top of this, Rachel Reeves highlighted the case of British National Jimmy Lai as evidence of China's attempt to interfere in the UK's democratic process and protecting civil rights for residents in Hong Kong. She also raised human rights abuses, including in Xinjiang, and forced labour during her appearance in Beijing.
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