The China challenge
Whilst UK-China relations have not worsened excessively over recent months, there are increasing instances of tension. Just looking at the news in the last few months, there have been UK Government bans on new Chinese security cameras, cancellations of a visit from the Governor of Xinjiang, and the banning of TikTok on UK Government phones. […]
The Windsor Framework: A view from the UK and Brussels
Yesterday’s Windsor Framework has returned Brexit to the front of UK politics and potentially introduced a renewed relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom. Below, Daisy Robertson, Jordan Mullan and Gregor Smith of Portland’s London and Brussels offices provide a view from the UK and Brussels on the renewed prospect of better EU/UK […]
From partner to strategic threat
It is an interesting time for UK-China relations. During the summer leadership campaign, Rishi Sunak took a tough approach on China, labelling the country and its governing Communist Party as “the largest threat to Britain and the world’s security and prosperity this century”. He also promised to examine whether to prevent Chinese acquisitions of key […]
How do you solve a problem like team-Keir?
It’s fair to say the last week has seen some significant changes in the most senior ranks of the Government. These movements have slightly overshadowed the news of Sam White’s departure from Keir Starmer’s operation. Although LOTO has been experiencing relative tensions for some time, the exit came as a surprise to many of those […]