One of Hong Kong's last remaining opposition parties has officially disbanded, its leader announced Sunday, citing "immense political pressure" as Beijing presses on with its years-long crackdown on dissent. The League of Social Democrats (LSD), founded in 2006, championed democratisation and grassroots issues in Hong Kong's legislature and on the streets. “In the face of immense political pressure, and after careful deliberation -- particularly regarding the consequences for our members and comrades -- we have made the difficult decision to disband,” said Chan Po-ying, chair of the League of Social Democrats. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES