‘He has been PATHETIC!’ ‘ – Starmer FLEES to China as Labour civil war IGNITES at home

0 January 28, 2026 05:42

Keir Starmer must stand up to China’s Communist regime or risk looking “pathetic” on the global stage, Lord Patten has warned.

The former Hong Kong governor said the Prime Minister should say “exactly what he thinks” when he meets Chinese leaders.

His demand comes as Sir Keir begins a high-stakes three-day visit to the economic superpower – the first visit by a UK Prime Minister since Theresa May in 2018.

The trip follows the approval of a controversial new Chinese embassy in London and the Prime Minister is due to be accompanied by almost 60 business leaders – including from HSBC, GSK, Jaguar Land Rover and the National Theatre – as he seeks to improve relations with the Asian superpower.

The PM is confident he can pursue trade deals with China without upsetting US President Donald Trump. But his attempts to cosy-up to Beijing is fraught with multiple diplomatic minefields.

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