Why Starmer’s China trip has come at the worst possible time
- Posted on January 27, 2026
- By The Independent
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Why Starmer’s China trip has come at the worst possible time
Sir Keir Starmer is the first PM since Theresa May to visit China, but political editor David Maddox explains why a trip to Beijing now – amid faltering relations with the US and speculation about a leadership challenge at home – leaves the prime minister exposed
