FTSE 100 fell 1.3% on Friday as Labour Party leadership uncertainty weighed on market sentiment and the pound slipped.
German DAX dropped 1.4% and France CAC 40 lost 1.3%, reflecting broader European equity weakness.
US President Trump left Beijing after a two‑day summit, citing “fantastic trade deals” including Chinese orders for Boeing aircraft and engines.
The GBP fell to $1.3375, its fourth consecutive daily loss, amid the political turmoil in the UK.