“Let’s Talk” speaks with UK Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and MP Daisy Cooper, walking from the historic English city of St Albans to Parliament. From the historical background behind the Magna Carta, to the development of democracy and freedoms in Britain, the conversation also turns to issues many Hong Kongers care about: the BNO migration route, the safety of Hong Kongers in the UK, transnational repression, the Jimmy Lai case, and UK policy towards China.

The interview also explores another key part of British culture — the pub. In Daisy Cooper’s view, a pub is not just a place for drinking, but a community hub: somewhere people can chat, discuss politics, even disagree vehemently — and still enjoy a pint together.

Interview Highlights

🟡 St Albans and the Magna Carta

🟠 Cooper’s personal style

🟡 The situation of Hong Kongers in the UK

🟠 The Jimmy Lai case and failure of UK statecraft

🟡 Chinese influence and UK national security

🟠 Economic growth vs national security

🟡 British pub culture

🟠 All-party support for pubs

🟡 Immigration, populism and political climate