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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Amber warning for torrential rain and thunder issued as UK hit by downpours
Torrential rain has hit the UK, with amber and yellow weather warnings issued by the Met Office, particularly affecting London, Brighton, and parts of Cambridge. Expected rainfall ranges from 20-40mm in an hour, accumulating up to 100mm, leading to potential flooding, while showers are forecast to continue throughout the weekend, coinciding with the start of the summer holiday season. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The UK is experiencing heavy rain and thunderstorms this...
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