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Jimmy Lai’s security trial opens in Hong Kong, UK urges immediate release

The media tycoon and democracy supporter has been in jail for three years, accused of ‘collusion with foreign forces’.

Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2023

David Cameron calls on Hong Kong to release Jimmy Lai

Foreign secretary’s plea made as publisher faces trial under national security law imposed by China

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2023

Israel discovers ‘biggest Hamas attack tunnel’ near Gaza border crossing

IDF say tunnel spans more than 4km in length and is wide enough for vehicles to pass through

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2023

Foreign Secretary David Cameron calls for ‘sustainable ceasefire’ in Israel-Gaza conflict

Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron said the goal must be a lasting peace in the escalating Gaza conflict.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2023

David Cameron calls for 'sustainable' ceasefire alongside Germany's Foreign Secretary

David Cameron has called for a “sustainable” ceasefire in the escalating Gaza conflict, as he warned that “too many civilians have been…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2023

As another lobbying scandal erupts in the Conservative party, are tougher rules finally on the horizon?

Conservative MP Scott Benton has become the latest British politician to face suspension for breaking lobbying rules in what is becoming a regular cycle of scandals. Parliament’s committee on standards has recommended a 35-day suspension for Benton after he was alleged to have lobbied for the gambling industry and given…

The Conversation · Dec 15, 2023

David Cameron accused of ‘cover up’ over business interests

Foreign secretary urged to share details of personal fortune ‘if he has nothing to hide’

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai faces trial under ‘unfair’ national security law

The 76-year-old media mogul faces up to life imprisonment for alleged ‘sedition’ and ‘collusion with foreign forces’.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2023

David Cameron says ‘heat and anger’ gone from UK-EU relationship

Foreign secretary tells Lords committee that Brexit has enabled UK to be ‘big enough to matter, but small enough to be nimble’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023

Do blind trusts for UK ministers really prevent conflicts of interest?

Critics have described the system used by Sunak, Cameron and Hunt as ‘ultimately blinding the public rather than the beneficiary’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023