Successive UK governments are facing questions over their decision to campaign for the release and return of British-Egyptian democracy activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah after past violent and offensive social media posts came to light. The dissident’s historical remarks – in which he appeared to call for violence towards “Zionists” and the police – have prompted a widespread backlash since his return from detention in Egypt on Friday. Keir Starmer faces criticism after initially welcoming el-Fattah back to the UK and saying his release had been a “top priority” for the government, although it is understood the prime minister was not...
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