英國政府對政改結果表示失望

政改方案被大比數否決，英國政府今早發表聲明，指對結果感到失望，期望各方未來能就政制改革展開建設性討論。

英國外交及聯邦事務大臣施維爾（Hugo Swire）在聲明中表示，英國對政改方案結果感到失望。英方一直相信，過渡到普選是保證香港繁榮穩定的最佳方法，亦符合各方利益。英方希望，各方能在符合港人意願及基本法的前提下，就未來政制改革展開建設性討論。

聲明全文：

A proposal to reform Hong Kong's electoral system has been vetoed.

On 18 June Hong Kong’s Legislative Council members voted on a proposal put forward by the Hong Kong government for a new electoral system for future Chief Executive elections. The proposal did not receive the required two-thirds majority in the Legislative Council.

Speaking after the vote, FCO Minister of State Hugo Swire said:

The UK is disappointed by the outcome of this electoral reform process. We continue to believe that a transition to universal suffrage is the best way to guarantee Hong Kong’s stability and prosperity, and is in everyone’s interest. We hope that a constructive dialogue on future reforms can be established, reflecting the aspirations of the people of Hong Kong and in accordance with the Basic Law.