Statement on the ongoing protests in Hong Kong

Dominic Raab MP, The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs told MPs;

"In recent weeks Mr Speaker, I've spoken to both the Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam and to the Chinese Foreign Minister, State Councillor Wang Yi. I've made clear that the UK continues to support one country, two systems, but I've also made clear our concerns about human rights and in particular the mistreatment of those exercising the right to lawful and peaceful protest."

 Catherine West MP responded saying;

"Throughout the summer Hong Kong has continued to be gripped by protests with tens of thousands of demonstrators filling the streets each weekend to demand their fundamental rights. Although the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam has announced that the controversial bill, the Extradition Bill will finally be withdrawn, this for some is far too little too late."

• Watch Parliament TV: Urgent Question on ongoing protests in Hong Kong
• Read Commons Hansard: Urgent Question on ongoing protests in Hong Kong

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