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Labour MPs Demand Protection for Hongkongers' BN(O) Visa Rights

12/19/2025

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A group of Labour Party MPs urged the government to protect BN(O) visa support for Hongkongers amid changes to permanent residency.
They asked the Home Office to exempt BN(O) routes from the settlement system overhaul during the consultation.
They raised concerns about stricter English language requirements and higher income thresholds.
The BN(O) visa provides a safe pathway for Hongkongers fleeing civil liberties violations.

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Story summary

A group of Labour Party MPs urged the government to protect BN(O) visa support for Hongkongers amid changes to permanent residency.
They asked the Home Office to exempt BN(O) routes from the settlement system overhaul during the consultation.
They raised concerns about stricter English language requirements and higher income thresholds.
The BN(O) visa provides a safe pathway for Hongkongers fleeing civil liberties violations.