I condemn the unjust and politically motivated prosecution of Jimmy Lai that has resulted in today’s guilty verdict. As the Member of the British Parliament representing Jimmy’s son Sebastien, other members of the family, and a significant Hong Kong community, I have seen firsthand the impact this process has had. The targeting of someone peacefully exercising his rights to freedom of expression undermines the rule of law. Jimmy is now 78 years old and in increasingly poor health. I continue to call for Jimmy’s immediate release and all necessary medical assistance to be provided. I welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement and urge the Government to do all it can to secure this British citizen’s freedom.