The new law, aimed at stamping out protests that have racked Hong Kong for the past year, can "prevent, stop and punish any acts or activities" that severely endanger national security." Such charges are often used in mainland China to silence dissidents and other political opponents. It has already been used to silence people.

Alan, his mum and his five-year-old brother had drowned as they attempted to cross from Turkey to Kos in a small inflatable boat, having fled the violence of ISIL and Assad's civil war.

The Conservatives voted against providing a safe haven for children who've been forced to flee their homes and separated from their families.

Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey has announced a new team of spokespeople who will hold the Government to account and rebuild our party.

Layla Moran

Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs & International Development

Delighted to announce the @LibDems spokespeople for the great offices of state:

My friend @LaylaMoran has agreed to take a role in my top team. As Foreign Affairs Spokesperson she will bring the energy and enthusiasm she brings to all her work & hold Dominic Raab to account.
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- Ed Davey MP 🔶🇪🇺 (@EdwardJDavey) August 31, 2020

Those who have put their lives at risk for our country are welcome to live in it.

Like the rest of our wonderful NHS and care staff, hundreds of thousands of people from other countries are on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic, putting themselves in harm's way to make sure we get the care we need.

Slavery was finally abolished across the British Empire in 1833, but a hidden form of slavery exists 187 year later in the modern day. One example of the emergence of modern-day slavery is the Modern Taxi Business in the UK.

Drivers work unregulated, long hours for uncertain pay - in an often hostile, violent environment - while being responsible for near extortionate expenses for rental of the taxi, insurance, maintenance and local authority charges. All of this with little or no support from employers, local government or the Police.