UK Demands Explanation from China After MP Denied Entry to Hong Kong

Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse was denied entry to Hong Kong while attempting to visit her son and newborn grandson, marking the first such incident for a British MP since the handover in 1997. Hobhouse described the decision as 'cruel' and an 'insult to all parliamentarians,' having received no explanation for her expulsion. Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed deep concern over the incident and pledged to confront Chinese authorities for clarification. The incident has sparked outrage among Hobhouse's parliamentary colleagues, with party leader Sir Ed Davey labeling the action as 'heartless.' Additionally, junior trade minister Douglas Alexander raised concerns with Chinese officials regarding this denial of entry. The situation has prompted calls for a UK-China audit to assess the risks to national interests in light of China's actions.