Sheffield Hallam

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(0) 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.

Jason Leman (Green Party): Signed

Statement

Jason Leman (Green Party):

I have indicated my support for the pledge and support its aims. As our manifesto states:

“In a world threatened by war and the rise of authoritarian regimes, the Green Party believes that the UK’s foreign policy should be based on shared commitments to democracy, peace, global solidarity and the protection of human rights.”

In particular, addressing the concerns raised in the V4HK survey:

• The Green Party supports self-determination for Hong Kong.

• Elected Green MPs will support sanctioning Chinese and Hong Kong government officials responsible for human rights abuses.

• Elected Green MPs will support bills that defend academic freedom to ensure that students can practise their freedom of speech without fear, especially students from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Uyghur.

• The Green Party agrees that the BNO British National Overseas passports should be recognized as a valid travel document and Hongkongers should have British Government support where needed to withdraw their Mandatory Provident Fund.

• The Green party fully welcomes Hongkongers into UK communities and wishes to see all refugees better supported into employment that reflects their skills.

• Our manifesto seeks significant investment into the NHS and communities, to support people’s health and wellbeing, improving the quality of life of everyone resident in the UK.

The Green Party believes that working together, we can offer hope and achieve real change.

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Last updated: 26/6/2024