@LabFriendsofHK Chair @coyleneil co-sponsored @theCFHK’s Annual Lunar New Year Reception, where the #CFHKAwards were presented with @MarkJSewards delivering a powerful speech. Congrats to @DavidAltonHL, @alixculbertson, @ipacglobal, @clarawanchai and @WLCongress on your awards.

Labour Friends of Hong Kong notes the government’s decision of 20 January 2026 to call in and approve the planning application for the proposed Chinese super embassy at the site of the former Royal Mint Court.  Full statement below ⬇️ (1/4)

🌟 We’re delighted to announce @markjsewards as our new Co-Chair of Labour Friends of #HongKong. Mark is committed to making sure the voices of the #Leeds Hong Kong community are heard loud and clear. Welcome, Mark!

🥮 happy mid-autumn festival 🥮 We at Labour Friends of Hong Kong wish everyone a joyful Mid-Autumn Festival — and that everyone can be with their loved ones on this beautiful full moon night 🌕🫶🏻

(7/7) Finally, @Chloe_chc_25 from @thecfhk shared her story and thoughts on what @UKLabour can do to better protect #HongKongers & hold the #CCP accountable. Thanks again to @thecfhk for sponsoring, and hope to see you next year! Great work team! @catherinekyli & @jonas_1224

(6/7) Glad to see @MarkJSewards started his speech by highlighting support for @Chloe_chc_25, who faces a 1M HKD bounty from the #HongKong authorities, & for his strong commitment to fight for #HongKongers. Also great to hear how other #HKers are contributing to the @UKLabour!

(5/7) Thanks to Chair of @LabFriendsofHK, @coyleneil, for highlighting practical ways to support #HongKong communities. From tackling school fees and e-gates to making sure voices are heard in government & encourage other @UKLabour MPs to join Labour Friends of Hong Kong🚨

(4/7) @emily4MK said: "We are #British and we keep our word… our commitment is to continue to speak out against the repression happening to people from #HongKong around the world." Huge thanks to Emily Darlington MP for her passionate words on supporting #HongKongers. 🙌

(3/7)Thank you Blair McDougall MP for joining us as a minister, so happy for you & glad to hear that #HongKongers have become an inspiration. Blair reminded us in his speech: "with authoritarian populism everywhere, we have to sacrifice more to defend the values we care about."

(2/7) Big thanks to @ConnorRand4ASW for all his amazing work with @TraffordHKers 🙌 As he said: "We must move beyond words to real change. #JimmyLai and all political prisoners must be free." He also called on @UKLabour to bring moral purpose and clarity on China.

(1/7)🌹 Proud to share that this week @LabFriendsofHK & @thecfhk, hosted our reception at the #Lab25. 🎉 Big thanks to our co-director @catherinekyli for her inspiring opening and to our speakers @ConnorRand4ASW, Blair McDougall MP, @emily4MK, @coyleneil & @MarkJSewards👏

🧵(2/2) We also thank @thecfhk for sponsoring this event, and we are glad to feature Hongkongers @catherinekyli who hosted and @Chloe_chc_25 who shared her story. Thank you all for coming #Lab25 — we look forward to seeing you next year ❤️💛