Mr David Lammy

Mr David Lammy

Labour — Tottenham

Speaking in the House of Commons on 26 November 2024

Debate

Release of Alaa Abd el-Fattah

Contribution

As the hon. Gentleman mentions Jimmy Lai, let me say once again that we call on the Hong Kong authorities to release immediately British national Jimmy Lai, who is a significant priority for this Government. That is why the Prime Minister raised the matter with the President of China last week and I raised it with the Foreign Minister of China. The hon. Gentleman is right: this does need a close look by the new Government. We are just over four months old, we are looking at it and we will come forward with proposals shortly.

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