London has waited long enough for Heathrow expansion Opinion Most Londoners and voters across the country was to see Heathrow expand so London’s growth can fly. My government must get on with it, says Siobhain McDonagh Britain has been debating where and how to expand airport capacity for almost 60 years. The Roskill Commission began its work in 1968. A child born when a [...]
It is our duty to help Hongkongers settle and prosper in London For centuries, Londoners have embraced the benefits of immigration and welcomed new arrivals to their city with open arms. Around a third of Londoners were born outside the UK and over 200 languages are spoken on our streets. We are proud of this diverse, thriving city, and look forward to it remaining a multicultural hub [...]
How many more pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong need to be arrested for Britain to step up? Last week, Hong Kong authorities sunk to a new low as they charged seven pro-democracy leaders for unlawful assembly. The time has come for Britain to stop standing idly by and demonstrate moral courage by standing unequivocally with Hong Kongers. The charges, relating to a demonstration two years ago before tough new national security laws were brought in, are the latest [...]
There can be no ‘new chapter’ with China while Hong Kong’s freedoms are trampled December 2, 2020 Hong Kong is a unique region in the world. The “one country, two systems” policy is meant to ensure that the territory represents a bridge between the west and China, and flourishes as a symbol of freedom, hope and possibilities. Sadly, this is not the Hong Kong that we see today. Since the National Security [...]
