Chancellor Rachel Reeves is travelling to China to strengthen trade ties, facing criticism for prioritizing this amid rising government borrowing costs and economic pressures at home.
The government's borrowing costs are at their highest in several years, leaving less revenue for public services, which could lead to spending cuts or tax rises.
Critics, including Conservatives, argue that the Chancellor should focus on domestic economic issues rather than her visit, labeling her as "missing in action".
Darren Jones defended the trip's importance for UK trade, asserting that there is "no need for an emergency intervention" despite the economic challenges at home.
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