MP banned from entering Hong Kong to visit newborn grandson after being held at airport, quizzed & forced to fly home

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AN MP was banned from entering Hong Kong to visit her newborn grandson after being held at the airport, quizzed and force to fly home.

Wera Hobhouse, a Liberal Democrat, flew to the region on Thursday – where her passport was removed.

Wera Hobhouse celebrating her election win in Bath, England.
Wera Hobhouse was barred entry to Hong Kong on Thursday
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She was then subjected to questioning over the purpose of her visit, while her bags were thoroughly searched.

Officials then put her on the first flight home five hours later – with no explanation.

The 65-year-old from Bath was left “shocked” by the ordeal and “very close to tears”, according to The Times.

She believes the events were because she is an MP – and has criticised the lack of free speech in the region, which was under British rule until 1997.

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Wera Hobhouse speaking at a Liberal Democrat conference.
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