Hong Kong Watch to host event for BNOs to explore Prime Minister contenders

As part of Hong Kong Watch’s civic and political education series, this event brings together an exciting panel of speakers to discuss the leadership race and what it means for the BNO community in the UK.

Event: The race for the next Prime Minister: an event for Hong Kong BNOs to explore the contenders

Date: 17 August 2022 (Wednesday)

Time: 19:00 – 21:00 BST

Location: The Miller 96 Snowsfields London SE1 3SS

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-race-for-prime-minister-hong-kong-bnos-explore-the-contenders-tickets-398845205747

The issue of the UK’s relationship with China and by extension its policy towards Hong Kong has already dominated the race to succeed Boris Johnson as prime minister. The candidates Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak have distinctively different views on the UK-China relationship.

As Conservative Party members vote for their next leader and the next leader of the UK, Hong Kong Watch is bringing together an exciting panel of speakers to discuss the leadership race, what it will mean for UK-China relations, and in particular for the BNO community in the UK.

This event is part of Hong Kong Watch’s civic and political education series, ensuring that BNOs are engaged with UK politics and stay informed about political developments and how this will impact their lives. The event will be followed by time to network and socialise with other attendees.

Both candidates have outlined that they intend to maintain the BNO Visa Scheme, but a change in the occupant of No.10 Downing Street will come with fresh demands for more action against Beijing’s crackdown in Hong Kong. The question is who is more suited to standing up for Hong Kong?

The panel will consist of three highly regarded political journalists, and the discussion will be moderated by Hong Kong Watch’s Chief Executive, Benedict Rogers. There will also be an audience Q&A.

Speakers:

  • Juliet Samuel (Columnist, The Telegraph)

  • Tim Montgomerie (Co-founder of the Centre for Social Justice and creator of the ConservativeHome website)

  • Freddie Hayward (Political reporter, New Statesman)

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