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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says Legco by-election result won’t change how she governs or handles controversial legislation
- Chief executive brushes off suggestion that win by pro-establishment camp’s Chan Hoi-yan would mean smoother governance
- Loss of Kowloon West seat means pro-democracy camp will be outnumbered 25 to 43 in Legco
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Hong Kong’s leader on Tuesday said the pro-establishment camp’s victory in Sunday’s Legislative Council by-election would have no effect on her governance or on her administration’s handling of controversial legislation.
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Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor’s pro-establishment allies cemented their domination of the city’s legislature after former political aide Chan Hoi-yan secured the remaining seat in Kowloon West constituency.
Speaking before meeting the Executive Council, Lam brushed off suggestions that the pro-establishment camp’s win would mean smoother governance.
The loss of the Kowloon West seat means the pro-democracy camp will be outnumbered 25 to 43 in Legco.
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Asked if she would take the opportunity to roll out controversial legislation, such as the national security laws required by the city’s mini-constitution, Lam said the results of Sunday’s poll would not change the administration’s course on such matters.
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