In his second question to the PM, Rishi Sunak raised the case of British citizen Jimmy Lai, wrongly imprisoned in Hong Kong for four years, urging the Foreign Secretary to condemn the situation and defend democracy in Taiwan. Sunak highlighted the politically motivated prosecution of Lai and questioned China’s breach of legal obligations under the Sino-British Declaration. Sir Keir affirmed the government’s prioritization of Lai’s case, emphasizing calls for his immediate release and ongoing efforts to address the issue with Hong Kong authorities and China’s foreign minister.
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Met Office sees greater chance of hot summer and heatwaves
The UK is predicted to experience a hotter-than-normal summer in 2025, with an increased likelihood of heatwaves, as stated by the Met Office. In its latest three-month outlook, the Met Office indicates that the meteorological summer, spanning from June 1 to August 31, is twice as likely to be hotter than average. This forecast follows an unprecedented spring, which was recorded as the sunniest, as well as one of the driest and warmest in history....
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