Starmer pledges UK won’t pick sides between US and China
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer says the UK will not be forced to choose between the US and China, stressing close ties with the US while engaging with China ahead of a Beijing visit with a business delegation. He argues that ignoring China would be imprudent and says the trip could unlock opportunities for British firms, while indicating he will raise human rights concerns, including Jimmy Lai, in talks.