‘Identity crisis’: UK passes British Nationality Bill in 1981 – SCMP archive

The British Nationality Bill has been passed through Parliament in 1981. This bill has caused an emotional issue in Hong Kong, sparking fears that the colony is sliding into political limbo. The bill's passage has led to concerns among Hong Kong-born British subjects, who lost their right of residence in the United Kingdom back in 1962. The strength of feeling against the legislation has surprised many, including the British Government, and will likely have significant implications for the relationship between the UK and Hong Kong.

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