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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‘I was gardening when armed police arrested me – they thought I was an extremist’
Samuel Rowe, a 35-year-old gardener from Manchester, was arrested by armed police on July 3 for allegedly carrying a 'large dagger' while returning from his allotment with gardening tools, including a sickle and a trowel. After spending 12 hours in custody and receiving a caution, he expressed concern about the impact on his employment, given the stigma associated with knife crime. Want More Context? 🔎
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