Samson retweeted
It is time to ACT— email Peers and MPs, ask them to support Lord Alton’s amendment to prevent change to the BN(O) 5+1 scheme without parliamentary approval.
This is why @DavidAltonHL amendment to the Borders Bill is so important. It would PREVENT change to the BN(O) scheme without parliamentary approval.
Samson retweeted
This would be a terrible betrayal of over 230,000 #HongKongers to whom we promised citizenship
@Nigel_Farage, you and I have discussed #HongKong on your @GBNEWS show. I thought you supported their settlement in UK and our responsibility towards them
🇬🇧 must keep its promises
Nigel Farage says Reform UK would abolish 'indefinite leave to remain', which allows migrants to apply for permanent residency in the UK after five years.
Those who already have settled status would have to reapply for a new, stricter visa, which requires a higher salary threshold and better standard of English.
He says it's intended to reverse the so-called 'Boriswave' - the huge rise in legal migration when Boris Johnson was Prime Minister.
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davy has branded Reform a threat to democracy and British values.
Samson retweeted
🚨UPCOMING DEBATE🚨
Next Monday, Parliament will debate the e-petition to keep the 5-year ILR terms for #BNO visa holders.
Encourage your local MP to attend the debate and show their support for the BNO community👇
hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/…
#StandByBNOs #NoBrokenPromises
Samson retweeted
📢 CALL TO ACTION: Over 31,400 #BNO Hong Kongers have signed our petition to @Keir_Starmer on maintaining the 5+1 pathway to citizenship. Add your signature by Weds 4 June👇
#StandByBNOs #NoBrokenPromises
forms.gle/Hhg7k3Rxf1LtnjXEA
Samson retweeted
I am both proud and sad to sign this letter with @hk_watch Patrons, the last Governor of #HongKong Lord Patten and @DavidAltonHL - to the Home Secretary @YvetteCooperMP
Proud to be a co-signatory with two of my friends and heroes
Sad because it shouldn't be necessary/
Today our co-founder and Trustee @benedictrogers and our Patrons, Lord Patten of Barnes and @DavidAltonHL, wrote to @yvettecooper to urge for clarity on whether #BNO visa holders are affected by proposed changes to the Immigration Rules.
We urge @GOVUK to stand by their commitments to the people of #HongKong.
Samson retweeted
Hong Kong BNO U.K. residents: Two welcome replies from Home Office Minister @SeemaMalhotra1 - affirming our commitment to those citizens who have settled in the U.K. following appalling persecution by the CCP. @RTHondavehanson @Stand_with_HK @hk_watch @ipacglobal @thecfhk
Samson retweeted
‼️ Good news! Hong Kong BN(O) holders no longer require an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK!
Thank you, Seema Malhotra, and all who were pushing for this change.
Samson retweeted
Achievement unlocked.
Thank you to the thousands of people who turned up today. 🙏🏻 Thanks also to the speakers.
There was not enough space for us outside the new 🇨🇳 Embassy.
Central London was totally shut down. Point proven @AngelaRayner
Say NO to the mega-embassy.
Samson retweeted
June 16, 2019: historic protest with 2 million + 1 people (the extra one was for the activist who died on the previous day) in Hong Kong 5 years ago…
🇭🇰 Hong Kong 5 years ago: June 16, 2019
2 million + 1 people (the extra one was for the activist who died on the previous day June 15) from all over Hong Kong were there in the peaceful march — even subway stations and train stations were packed for hours and people had to wait for a long long time to get in…
Samson retweeted
🧵I've just heard the news that Tony Chung Hon Lam, having completed his National Security Law sentence in a #HongKong jail, has arrived in UK seeking asylum.
Welcome to 🇬🇧 Tony /
前港獨組織召集人鍾翰林：出獄後國安要求當線人、到中國旅遊 抵英國申政治庇護 voacantonese.com/a/kc-former…
Samson retweeted
80 human rights organisations sign joint statement urging government action in response to latest arrest warrants and bounties on Hong Kong pro-democracy activists
hongkongwatch.org/all-posts/…
Samson retweeted
Agnes Chow has decided never to return to Hong Kong. A hugely difficult decision but one forced on her & 1000 like her by the brutality of the CCP & their destruction of basic liberties. Like many others, Alice Chow will no doubt use her voice in exile for those unable to leave.
Hong Kong activist @chowtingagnes said she is studying in Canada on the condition that she returns to HK regularly to report to police - but she has decided she will never go back.
Her posts told of depression, forced to sign a “letter of repent” & a brainwash trip to China.
Samson retweeted
Today’s news that Agnes Chow is in Canada, safe from the oppressive regime in #HongKong, has touched many HongKongers. Already, images & tributes are emerging:
L: @draculatoki
R: @heavymetalcomhk. The text reads: “Finally, free”
Samson retweeted
【美國參議院領袖當面直斥王毅】
【對中國外交部就哈馬斯暴行的聲明十分失望】
正在北京訪問的美國參議院多數派領袖舒默，跟中國外長王毅，在記者面前當面對王毅表達不滿。他說，哈馬斯在以色列的暴行震驚了全球，但中國外交部發表的聲明，沒有譴責哈馬斯，也沒有公開支持以色列，他對此感到望。
Samson retweeted
香港政府因政治理由，自2021年初開始，不承認 #BNO 作為有效旅行證件和身份證明，但在中國與 #印度 的關係持續緊張下，印度偏偏只承認BNO。香港《Yahoo新聞》揭發，印度已停止向 #香港特區護照 持有人，發出網上或親身辦理的旅遊簽證，但BNO持有人則不受影響。
詳細報道 ➡️ rb.gy/bo5q0
Samson retweeted
From today, we are introducing a new Priority Visa service for our Hong Kong BN(O) route which will see visas processed in just 5 working days for those who need to travel urgently.
It continues the UK’s unwavering commitment to the people of Hong Kong 🇭🇰
ALT Graphic with text: 'New priority visa service for the Hong Kong BN(O) Route'. The background is a photo of Hong Kong.
Samson retweeted
Wow - some very rare good news from #HongKong. I salute the judges who courageously exercised some independence and common sense.
#GloryToHongKong
BREAKING: Hong Kong court rejects gov’t application for ban on pro-democracy protest song hongkongfp.com/2023/07/28/br… via @hkfp
