Nine Labour MPs have called on Rachel Reeves to raise concerns about the detention of political prisoners in Hong Kong, particularly the case of Jimmy Lai, during her upcoming visit to China. The letter, coordinated by the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (Ipac), emphasizes that Lai's trial symbolizes the erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong. They urge for Lai's immediate release, highlighting the plight of those imprisoned under the national security law's oppressive measures.
The urgency of Jimmy Lai's situation was underscored by his age and health, as he turned 77 in solitary confinement last month. Keir Starmer previously expressed his concerns about Lai's well-being during his meeting with Xi Jinping. The Labour MPs believe that it's crucial for the UK to advocate for political freedoms in Hong Kong and emphasize the negative impact of Beijing’s aggressive policies on civil liberties.
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