It’s been confirmed today that David Lammy is now set to visit China next week. Earlier than anticipated…

Labour says the point is to “overhaul Britain’s ties with China” and seek “less confrontational ties with the world’s second-largest economy and to resume trade and investment talks.” Was handing over Chagos to China’s ally Mauritius a first step to chummier ties?

Meanwhile Reeves is set to revive the UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue talks in January. China says it is looking forward to meeting Lammy “on the basis of mutual respect and win-win cooperation.” They’ll be in a good mood with him…