Hong Kong Legco’s Farewell Motion Withdrawn Amid Electoral Fairness Concerns

Hong Kong legislature withdraws farewell motion allowing lawmakers to deliver final remarks

Hong Kong’s “patriots only” legislature has withdrawn the traditional farewell motion to mark the end of the term, with the House Committee citing feedback from lawmakers expressing concerns over election “fairness.” From right: Starry Lee, chair of the Legislative Council’s House Committee, and Chan Kin-por, deputy chair of the House Committee, on October 20, 2025. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Starry Lee, chair of the House Committee, announced the de…

Hong Kong Legco’s farewell motion withdrawn amid electoral fairness concerns

House Committee chairwoman Starry Lee pulls motion after feedback from some lawmakers, and notes closeness to election nomination period.