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Starmer Warns China: Major Security Threats Ahead

12/2/2025

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Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the UK Labour Party, warns China poses significant national security threats.
He criticizes the lack of engagement with China, calling it a dereliction of duty.
Starmer says his international focus marks a major post-Brexit shift.
Dame Priti Patel, shadow foreign secretary, and others say the approach is naive and risks security.
A decision on the Chinese embassy in London is expected soon.

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Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the UK Labour Party, warns China poses significant national security threats.
He criticizes the lack of engagement with China, calling it a dereliction of duty.
Starmer says his international focus marks a major post-Brexit shift.
Dame Priti Patel, shadow foreign secretary, and others say the approach is naive and risks security.
A decision on the Chinese embassy in London is expected soon.