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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave a statement following today's (1 October 2019) protests in Hong Kong.
This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab
Following today’s protests in Hong Kong, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said: Whilst there is no excuse for violence, the use of live ammunition is disproportionate, and only risks inflaming the situation. This incident underlines the need for a constructive dialogue to address the legitimate concerns of the people of Hong Kong. We need to see restraint and a de-escalation from both protestors and the Hong Kong authorities. Further information Updates to this page |
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# Hong Kong protests, 1 October 2019: Foreign Secretary's statement
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave a statement following today's (1 October 2019) protests in Hong Kong.
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1 October 2019
This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab
Following today’s protests in Hong Kong, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said:
> Whilst there is no excuse for violence, the use of live ammunition is disproportionate, and only risks inflaming the situation.
>
> This incident underlines the need for a constructive dialogue to address the legitimate concerns of the people of Hong Kong. We need to see restraint and a de-escalation from both protestors and the Hong Kong authorities.
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