Reeves defiant over China trip in face of growing criticism and economic turmoil - Labour chancellor accused of ‘undesirable’ policies and ‘incompatible promises’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves flew to Beijing to bang the drum bang the drum for trade and rebuild ties after years of frosty relations but economic turmoil risked overshadowing the trip

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will become the most senior British official to visit Beijing in 7 years this weekend as she embarks on a mission to deepen economic ties with China against the backdrop of UK market turmoil that threatens to undermine her plans to spur growth domestically.

Rachel Reeves is under pressure after flying out for a trip to China during a week in which rising government borrowing costs has spooked the financial markets.

Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure to cancel her trip to China as Britain grapples with a market crisis that has pushed Government borrowing costs to their highest level since the 2008 financial crash.

The value of the pound fell to its lowest level in over a year while UK borrowing costs jumped to their highest since the financial crisis

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces demands to cancel a trip to China as the UK economy descends into chaos. She is jetting off to Beijing despite fears that a crisis on the financial markets could force her to impose fresh tax hikes or impose swingeing spending cuts.