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David Lammy: The UK would not tolerate any attempts by foreign governments to coerce, intimidate, harass or harm their critics…

On the recordFebruary 15, 2025
The UK would not tolerate any attempts by foreign governments to coerce, intimidate, harass or harm their critics overseas.
Said by
David Lammy
Labour Party
Source
bbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Lammy emphasized the UK's commitment to protecting critics of foreign governments.

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