Labour Friends of Hong Kong
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Labour Friends of Hong Kong speaks up for freedom, human rights, and respect of the Sino-British Joint Declaration and rule of law in Hong Kong.
Joined July 2024
🇭🇰 This morning, I and 33 of my Labour colleagues wrote to the Minister for Migration and Citizenship, following my recent parliamentary debate on the potential impact of immigration reforms on humanitarian visa routes. (1/5)
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Thank you @josephpowell for your ongoing hard work on #JimmyLai. Jimmy Lai is 78, in poor health, and jailed for exercising freedom of expression. We echo your call for his immediate release and urgent medical care, and for the #UK to act to secure this British citizen’s freedom!
I condemn the unjust and politically motivated prosecution of Jimmy Lai that has resulted in today’s guilty verdict. As the Member of the British Parliament representing Jimmy’s son Sebastien, other members of the family, and a significant Hong Kong community, I have seen
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Thank you @DavidPintoD for speaking out and stating clearly that the prosecution of #JimmyLai is politically motivated. Jimmy Lai, 78, who has suffered largely in solitary confinement, must receive medical treatment immediately and be released at once.
I join the Foreign Secretary in condemning the unjust, politically motivated prosecution of Jimmy Lai. I am proud to represent Hendon's Hong Kong community in Parliament. I know they will be shocked and afraid as a result of today's news. Mr Lai must be released immediately
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Today’s verdict will be extremely distressing for the Hongkonger community here in the UK. The trial of Mr. Lai speaks of the ongoing critical necessity of a humanitarian route for Hongkongers to repatriate to the UK. I've signed this joint statement reflecting on the verdict 👇
Jimmy Lai’s trial is a travesty of justice which discredits anyone involved with it. Joint statement from 76 lawmakers across 30 countries. 來自30個國家的76位立法者發聲明，重申黎智英的審訊是一場踐踏公義的鬧劇，使該案所有參與者自失其格。
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A sad day for #HongKong. #JimmyLai conviction constitutes a clear violation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration. We welcome @YvetteCooperMP for speaking out against the verdict & urge the UK Gov’t to set out concrete steps towards accountability.
The UK condemns the prosecution of Jimmy Lai and calls for his immediate release. My statement on the verdict today;
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🇭🇰 BREAKING: Hongkongers on BN(O) visas will continue to have a five-year pathway to indefinite leave to remain. Six months of campaigning has resulted in the result we were hoping for from the government, with clarity for Hongkongers. (1/6)
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🌟 We’re delighted to announce @markjsewards as our new Co-Chair of Labour Friends of #HongKong. Mark is committed to making sure the voices of the #Leeds Hong Kong community are heard loud and clear. Welcome, Mark!
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🇭🇰 Earlier today I met with Chloe Cheung from @thecfhk and Catherine Li from @LabFriendsofHK to discuss all things Hong Kong and BN(O). Chloe and Catherine, are doing such important work to ensure that the voices of BN(O) Hongkongers in the UK are heard!
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🥮 happy mid-autumn festival 🥮 We at Labour Friends of Hong Kong wish everyone a joyful Mid-Autumn Festival — and that everyone can be with their loved ones on this beautiful full moon night 🌕🫶🏻
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(7/7) Finally, @Chloe_chc_25 from @thecfhk shared her story and thoughts on what @UKLabour can do to better protect #HongKongers & hold the #CCP accountable. Thanks again to @thecfhk for sponsoring, and hope to see you next year! Great work team! @catherinekyli & @jonas_1224
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(6/7) Glad to see @MarkJSewards started his speech by highlighting support for @Chloe_chc_25, who faces a 1M HKD bounty from the #HongKong authorities, & for his strong commitment to fight for #HongKongers. Also great to hear how other #HKers are contributing to the @UKLabour!
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(5/7) Thanks to Chair of @LabFriendsofHK, @coyleneil, for highlighting practical ways to support #HongKong communities. From tackling school fees and e-gates to making sure voices are heard in government & encourage other @UKLabour MPs to join Labour Friends of Hong Kong🚨
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(4/7) @emily4MK said: "We are #British and we keep our word… our commitment is to continue to speak out against the repression happening to people from #HongKong around the world." Huge thanks to Emily Darlington MP for her passionate words on supporting #HongKongers. 🙌
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(3/7)Thank you Blair McDougall MP for joining us as a minister, so happy for you & glad to hear that #HongKongers have become an inspiration. Blair reminded us in his speech: "with authoritarian populism everywhere, we have to sacrifice more to defend the values we care about."
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(2/7) Big thanks to @ConnorRand4ASW for all his amazing work with @TraffordHKers 🙌 As he said: "We must move beyond words to real change. #JimmyLai and all political prisoners must be free." He also called on @UKLabour to bring moral purpose and clarity on China.
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(1/7)🌹 Proud to share that this week @LabFriendsofHK & @thecfhk, hosted our reception at the #Lab25. 🎉 Big thanks to our co-director @catherinekyli for her inspiring opening and to our speakers @ConnorRand4ASW, Blair McDougall MP, @emily4MK, @coyleneil & @MarkJSewards👏
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🧵(2/2) We also thank @thecfhk for sponsoring this event, and we are glad to feature Hongkongers @catherinekyli who hosted and @Chloe_chc_25 who shared her story. Thank you all for coming #Lab25 — we look forward to seeing you next year ❤️💛
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🧵(1/2) Our reception with @cfhk at #Lab25 was held successfully yesterday 🎉 We are grateful to have gathered MPs, Hongkongers and friends who shared important issues in solidarity. In attendance @ConnorRand4ASW Blair McDougall MP @emily4MK @coyleneil @MarkJSewards @jameswnaish
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I was honoured to join the Labour Friends of Hong Kong reception at conference today and grateful to hear directly from Hongkongers from across the UK. Britain must always stand with Hong Kong. 🇭🇰
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We and @LabFriendsofHK have wrapped @UKLabour conference in #Liverpool! 🙏 to MPs who spoke in support of UK #HongKongers - we look forward to continuing to work with you! Pics: @coyleneil @MarkJSewards @ConnorRand4ASW @jameswnaish Off-cam: @emily4MK Blair McDougall MP
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