Emily
Thornberry MP, Labour’s Shadow Foreign Secretary, following news
of the death of Liu Xiaobo, said:
“In
Liu Xiaobo the world has lost a fearless champion of human rights and
democracy, whose non-violent campaigning was an inspiration to many millions in
China around the world.
“It
is tragic and deeply regrettable that he spent so many of his final years in
prison, and that as his health deteriorated he was unable to seek medical
treatment overseas or to share his final hours with those closest to him.
“He
will be sorely missed, and his courage, compassion and unyielding belief in universal
rights will live on.”
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