Press release

UK response to Hong Kong vote on electoral reform

A proposal to reform Hong Kong's electoral system has been vetoed.

This was published under the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

On 18 June Hong Kong’s Legislative Council members voted on a proposal put forward by the Hong Kong government for a new electoral system for future Chief Executive elections. The proposal did not receive the required two-thirds majority in the Legislative Council.

Speaking after the vote, FCO Minister of State Hugo Swire said:

The UK is disappointed by the outcome of this electoral reform process. We continue to believe that a transition to universal suffrage is the best way to guarantee Hong Kong’s stability and prosperity, and is in everyone’s interest. We hope that a constructive dialogue on future reforms can be established, reflecting the aspirations of the people of Hong Kong and in accordance with the Basic Law.

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Published 18 June 2015