Chinese delegation banned from Queen’s lying-in-state
by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor from on (#63PPS)
Commons Speaker moves after sanctions imposed on British MPs, but Chinese vice-president may be allowed
The Commons Speaker has banned a Chinese delegation from entering the parliamentary estate to pay respects to the Queen as she lies in state in Westminster Hall, but the ban may not be extended to the country's vice-president.
The delegation accompanying the Chinese vice-president, Wang Qishan, is being banned because seven British parliamentarians have been sanctioned by China for spreading lies and disinformation.
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