China lifts sanctions on MPs and peers, Starmer says The prime minister said the country has removed restrictions that prevented some parliamentarians from visiting, but one of those sanctioned said: "It's not a win, it's a capitulation." Friday 30 January 2026 16:18, UK You need javascript enabled to view this content 0:40 Enable javascript to share Share China lifts travel bans on MPs Why you can trust Sky News China has lifted restrictions on some British MPs and peers and will now allow all parliamentarians to visit the country, Sir Keir Starmer has said.Speaking to Sky News's political editor Beth Rigby, the prime minister said the sanctions have been a "real cause for concern across parliament", and he had raised the issue with China's President Xi Jinping during the trip. "As a result of discussions, it's clear from the Chinese that the restrictions no longer apply," Sir Keir said."President Xi said what that means is that all parliamentarians are free to travel to China."Politics Hub: Follow the latest updates It's understood the UK will not be lifting any sanctions on Chinese officials in return. You need javascript enabled to view this content 3:19 Enable javascript to share Share Is Starmer 'triggering Trump'? China sanctioned five Conservative MPs and two members of the House of Lords in 2021, which was seen as retaliation for sanctions by the UK and other countries on several Chinese officials for their connection to reports of human rights violations.They were b
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