On 26 February 2025, the Hong Kong League of Social Democrats (LSD) announced the cancellation of its planned protest outside the Government Headquarters. The petition was initially intended to protest the 2025 Budget announcement and the government’s fiscal policies. However, in a statement released the night before the scheduled action, the LSD cited “strong pressure” as the reason for withdrawing the action. The protest had called for a series of demands, including halting major infrastructure projects, reducing the pay of government officials and lawmakers, and releasing political prisoners. The cancellation marks a notable moment in the ongoing political climate, where the few remaining political parties in Hong Kong are feeling significant pressure to curtail their public opposition.
