British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is considering a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing next year in protest at China’s record on human rights, the Times reported on Saturday.
An “active discussion” in government is ongoing, with Foreign Minister Liz Truss said to be in favour of the boycott, the newspaper said.
Under one option, British ministers would not attend the Games, although the ambassador to China would, Times added.
Five Conservative politicians wrote to Johnson urging him to ban any official UK diplomatic representation at the Winter Olympics in February, according to the report.
President Joe Biden confirmed on Thursday that the United States is considering a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics. read more
More Stories
Verstappen Takes F1 lead With Win In Spain
Man City Fight Back To Beat Villa And Win Premier League Title
Liverpool Miss Out On Title By One Point
Burnley Relegated After Defeat By Newcastle
Arsenal Hammer Everton But Still Miss Out On Top Four
Underdogs Take A Bite Out Of Experienced Field At PGA Championship
Tiger Woods Withdraws From PGA ChampionsHip
F1 Drivers Shift Debate As Well As Gears
Aston Martin Hit Back At Red Bull Accusations Of Copying
Woods Unsure Of Finishing PGA ChampionsHip After Nightmare Round
Ferrari’s Leclerc Puts In A Late Flyer For Pole In Spain
Man City’s De Bruyne Named Premier League’s Player Of The Season