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Debate between Rachel Blake and David Lammy
Tuesday 26th November 2024

(3 weeks, 5 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rachel Blake Portrait Rachel Blake (Cities of London and Westminster) (Lab/Co-op)
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My constituent, the British citizen Jimmy Lai, is in failing health, and I thank the Foreign Secretary and his Department for all their work to uphold his rights under international law. Can the Foreign Secretary share his assessment of the scale of international support for Jimmy Lai’s release?

David Lammy Portrait Mr Lammy
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“Massive” is probably the word I would use. His case is being raised in America and across the European Union, and we are raising it too. His trial has begun, and he is now well into his 70s, which is why I have made the case to the Chinese that he should be released. This is becoming cruel and unusual punishment, frankly.