Responding to Dominic Raab’s announcement that the UK will extend visa rights to BNO passport holders if China does not suspend plans for new security laws in Hong Kong, Matt Kilcoyne, Deputy Director of the Adam Smith Institute, said:

“Raab is right to extend the offer of a visa. It will remind China that the UK and the rest of the free world will not sit idly by while inalienable rights, that we legally guarantee, are removed. But let's not delude ourselves, the Chinese Communist Party has no intention of swaying from its course. 

”Britain needs now to be preparing to welcome those fleeing the scourge of communism for a new life in liberty and peace. The process of applying, getting a job, and starting that new life should be as easy as possible for as many as possible. All that come should have indefinite leave to remain from the first day of arrival. This is a test of the Prime Minister’s vision of a Global Britain. We welcome our fellow Britons with open arms from the get-go. Does Boris?”

For further comment or to arrange an interview, please contact him on 07904099599 or email matt@adamsmith.org