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Another UK government is doing contradictory things when it comes to China

Approach to expanding trade has been castigated for allowing Beijing to invest heavily in vital UK infrastructure

The Guardian - UK

Minister urges explanation for ‘concerning’ decision to bar UK MP from Hong Kong

Douglas Alexander demanded that interlocutors explain why Wera Hobhouse was blocked from entering the Chinese region last week.

Evening Standard

China has ‘hidden list’ of British politicians not allowed to enter Hong Kong, MP claims

A Liberal Democrat MP has raised concerns about a ‘hidden blacklist’ of MPs barred from entering former British territory

The Independent UK

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MP refused entry to Hong Kong warns of closer relations with China

Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse raises concerns about a ‘hidden blacklist’ of MPs barred from entering former British territory

Evening Standard

UK MP refused entry to Hong Kong accuses China of ‘hidden blacklist’

Wera Hobhouse says her apparent presence on secret list of critics of country’s human rights record made her a target

The Guardian - UK

UK wants explanation after MP refused entry to Hong Kong

Ministers call denial of entry for Wera Hobhouse ‘concerning’ after she flew there to visit newborn grandson

The Guardian - UK

Summon Chinese ambassador after MP refused entry to Hong Kong – Davey

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said he is ‘deeply concerned’ by the refusal to allow Wera Hobhouse to visit her family in the territory.

Evening Standard

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Lammy to raise MP’s denial of entry to Hong Kong with Chinese authorities

Wera Hobhouse was not given a reason for Hong Kong’s refusal to allow her to enter the territory, where she intended to visit her son and grandson.

Evening Standard

David Lammy vows to ask China why British MP was denied entry to Hong Kong

Wera Hobhouse was not given a reason for Hong Kong’s refusal to allow her to enter the territory, where she intended to visit her son and grandson.

The Independent UK

MPs demand explanation as colleague refused entry to Hong Kong

Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse said she was detained by security, questioned and then put on a flight back to the UK.

Evening Standard

Too many people with eating disorders are being failed, say group of MPs

MPs said there has been an alarming rise in eating disorders in the past decade and there is ‘widespread neglect’ in services.

Evening Standard

Ministers urged to end ‘smokescreen’ of trail hunting as Boxing Day hunts near

Environment minister Mary Creagh said the Government is committed to banning the practice.

The Independent UK

Bishops’ automatic seats in House of Lords must be abolished, MPs tell Starmer

The second reading of the House of Lords Bill takes place on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Labour refuses to rule out sending prisoners to Estonia as jail population hits record high - UK politics live

Labour minister Angela Eagle said the Ministry of Justice is ‘considering anything’ to alleviate prison overcrowding

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Storm Gerrit's Fury Escalates: Urgent Calls for Action as Communities Grapple with Destruction

The storm, named by the Met Office on Tuesday, left a trail of destruction, with severe weather alerts in effect on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Tornado destroys homes in ‘supercell thunderstorm’ as flights grounded and thousands without power

Major incident declared and residents evacuated as Storm Gerrit wreaks havoc for a second day

The Independent UK

Labour reveals new plans to clamp down on sexual harassment at work

Exclusive: Government says it is backing same measures with own legislation

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak set to scrap HS2 Manchester leg as Tory mayor leads backlash

The Treasury declined to rule out plans being drawn up surrounding the axing of the route from Birmingham to Manchester

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Daily Mirror

Kick shamed Boris Johnson off Privy Council over his Partygate lies, demands MP

Liberal Democrat Wera Hobhouse warned that the lying ex-PM is 'simply not fit to hold any form of public role for a minute longer' as she argued he should not be an adviser to the King

The Guardian - UK

UK investment in clean energy transition falls 10%, bucking global trend

Research shows Britain lagging behind at crucial time as US and EU pursue green growth hastened by Ukraine invasion

The Independent UK

More than 43,000 people dead by time ambulance arrived in 2022 – data

The figures for England were obtained through Freedom of Information requests submitted by the Liberal Democrats.

Daily Mirror

120 people died EVERY DAY before ambulances arrived last year as 999 delays soar

In total, 43,758 people were pronounced dead as soon as an ambulance reached them last year. Government sources insisted there was no evidence the deaths were a result of delays

Daily Mirror

Ofgem's new prepayment meter rules slammed for having 'glaring loopholes'

Watchdog announced a voluntary code with suppliers, but charities and politicians said glaring loopholes would leave many people at risk

Daily Mirror

Buses on the brink as 1,100 routes axed in 2022 despite Tory promises

An analysis of official figures by the Liberal Democrats showed bus routes had been slashed by 7.5% nationwide in 2022 compared to the previous year

Daily Mirror

New law could let workers sue their boss if they are harassed by customers

As the Worker Protection Bill moves through the House of Lords, concern has been raised about it stopping free speech due to confusion around the new sexual harassment legislation

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