UK now in China and Russia's clutches

MPs have warned that the UK has “blindly” fallen into China and Russia’s clutches through their grip on critical minerals and gas respectively.

- By Steph Spyro

Up to 50 Tory MPs have demanded the UK sign critical mineral partnerships and targeted free trade deals with allied countries to ensure Britain’s security.

Shadow Home Affairs Minister Alicia Kearns MP, former chair of the Foreign Select Committee, said: “China has spent years expanding their sphere of influence among developing countries and Russia has invaded a European ally.