The leaders of Hong Kong's Democratic Party have announced plans to dissolve what was once the city's largest opposition group. Members will soon vote on the final decision on whether to shut down the 31-year-old party, chairman Lo Kin-hei said.

Hong Kong’s Democratic Party said on Thursday that it would begin steps to disband, citing the political situation. The city’s largest opposition group, the Democratic Party marked its 30th anniversary last year.

Hong Kong's Democratic Party has announced plans to disband. Established in 1994, it became the territory's main opposition group. Several party members have been jailed under Hong Kong's National Security Law.