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UK warns against ‘foreign intimidation’ over Hong Kong-linked spying convictions
NEWS
5/10/2026

UK warns against ‘foreign intimidation’ over Hong Kong-linked spying convictions

Britain has warned it will not tolerate attempts by foreign states to intimidate or harass individuals on its soil, as it summoned China’s ambassador after two men linked to Hong Kong’s London trade office were convicted of spying on activists. The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office confirmed on Saturday that Ambassador Zheng Zeguang had been summoned the previous day after the British court’s verdict in the national security case. Bill Yuen Chung-biu, manager of the...

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SCMP Economy
‘The worst year in memory’: parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail
NEWS
5/7/2026

‘The worst year in memory’: parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail

Candidates from across the spectrum report abuse and harassment online and in person in lead-up to local and devolved electionsUK politics live – latest updatesCandidates and political parties have described a climate of abuse in this year’s local and devolved elections including death threats and intimidation while campaigning.Elections are taking place across councils in England and governments in Scotland and Wales on Thursday, with millions expected to vote. Continue reading...

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Guardian UK
‘Worst year in memory’: parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail for May elections
NEWS
5/7/2026

‘Worst year in memory’: parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail for May elections

Candidates from across spectrum report abuse online and in person before local and devolved elections in England, Wales and ScotlandCandidates and political parties have described a climate of abuse in this year’s local and devolved elections including death threats and intimidation while campaigning.Elections are taking place across councils in England and governments in Scotland and Wales on Thursday, with millions expected to vote. Continue reading...

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Guardian UK