Reading West and Mid Berkshire
Pledge
I pledge to support Hongkongers
in their pursuit of freedom and democracy;
in their settlement and integration in the UK, including the existing BN(O) visa programme and support for Hongkonger asylum seekers facing political repression, and;
in the exercise of their civic rights and freedoms, free from repression, in Britain.
Adrian Abbs (Independent): Signed
Policy questionnaire
1. Tackling transnational repression by the Chinese and Hong Kong governments
Adrian Abbs (Independent):
As China moved to a more aggressive diplomatic stance along with a very rapid increase in military size and sophistication it has become clear that the Chinese state has weaponised capitalism and is using every leaver possible against the west.
The UK should be the loudest voice in the removal of the freedoms enjoyed Hong Kong using every possible lever. We must disconnect as much as possible economically with the Chinese state as Western Funds are enabling what the Chinese state is dong.
2. Sanctioning Chinese and Hong Kong government officials responsible for human rights abuses
Adrian Abbs (Independent):
There should be no acceptance of anyone involved in this activity. Any lever possible should be used to push back on this.
3. Shutting down Confucius Institutes in the UK
Adrian Abbs (Independent):
If the evidence is clear then I don’t see any reason why they should remain open.
4. Assisting Hong Kong immigrants in retrieving their Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)
Adrian Abbs (Independent):
Pressure on the banks involved is something we should be able to do and so yes we should be helping here.
5. Assisting Hong Kong immigrants in finding jobs commensurate with their work experience
Adrian Abbs (Independent):
All immigrants should have this . Not doing so wastes talent that is needed.
6. Improving NHS services and reducing crimes in local communities
Adrian Abbs (Independent):
Who designs the processes is key. For me it is doctors and nurses and then have the administrators enable those processes. The funding can then be set to support the improved processes. The same is true of crime. The experts design what’s needed. Politicians work out how to fund what’s needed through tax etc.
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Last updated: 1/7/2024