British MP denied entry to Hong Kong on trip to see newborn grandson
- British Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed deep concern after Wera Hobhouse was denied entry to Hong Kong, stating he would raise the issue with Chinese authorities immediately.
- Wera Hobhouse claimed she was the first British MP refused entry since 1997 and received no explanation for her denial by authorities.
- Hobhouse had planned to visit her son and newborn grandson but was detained and sent back to the UK upon arrival.
- Parliamentarians, including Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey, expressed outrage, calling the restriction on Hobhouse's entry unacceptable and heartless.
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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Hong Kong's government on Monday defended its immigration procedures after a British member of parliament was denied entry to the Chinese city last week, an incident that has prompted concerns among UK officials. World News | Hong Kong Defends Immigration Procedures After British MP Denied Entry.
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Jamie Liu Hong Kong has the right to handle immigration cases in accordance with relevant laws and policies, the foreign ministry in Beijing said after a British lawmaker was denied entry to the city. Lin Jian, a Chinese foreign spokesperson, said the SAR government has made clear its position on...


Hong Kong defends its immigration procedures after British MP was denied entry
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong's government on Monday defended its immigration procedures after a British member of parliament was denied entry to the Chinese city last week, an incident that has prompted concerns among U.K. officials.
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