Thornberry blames missing envoy for El-Fattah case failures
Dame Emily Thornberry says 'embarrassing' failures in the Alaa Abd El-Fattah case could have been avoided if the government had appointed a dedicated envoy for detained Britons as promised.
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Pressure on UK to deport Alaa Abd El-Fattah before deadline
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces urgent calls to deport Egyptian dissident Alaa Abd El-Fattah amid fears Cairo will strip his citizenship, leaving the UK unable to act. Read the full story.
Travel Expert's 10 Must-Visit Destinations for 2026
Discover the top 10 travel destinations for 2026, from South Korea's Seoul to the UK's first spaceport in Shetland. Plan your next adventure with expert insights.
Travel Expert's 10 Must-Visit Destinations for 2026
Discover the top 10 travel destinations for 2026, from El Salvador's beaches to Shetland's spaceport. Plan your next adventure with expert picks from Which? travel editor Rory Boland.
UK will not strip activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah of citizenship
Government sources confirm the legal bar to revoke the British-Egyptian activist's citizenship has not been met, despite political backlash over past social media posts.
Foreign Office review ordered over activist's 'abhorrent' tweets
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has launched a review into 'serious information failures' after historical social media posts by freed British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah came to light. Read the full story.
Fury as No 10 Welcomes Dissident with Anti-Semitic Posts
Keir Starmer's government faces a fierce backlash after defending its welcome of Alaa Abd El-Fattah, whose past calls for violence against Jews and police are under police assessment. Read the full story.
Morocco 3-0 Zambia: El Kaabi Bicycle Kick Seals Last 16 Spot
Ayoub El Kaabi's stunning bicycle kick helped Morocco top Group A at Afcon 2025. South Africa and Egypt also advance, while Angola face an anxious wait.
Foreign Office review ordered over El-Fattah case failures
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper launches urgent review into 'serious information failures' after Alaa Abd El-Fattah's historical social media posts emerged. Read the latest.
No 10 defends handling of Alaa Abd El-Fattah case
Downing Street defends the UK entry of activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, freed from Egypt, as Tories and Reform call for his citizenship to be revoked over historic tweets.
Abd el-Fattah Case Fuels UK National Identity Debate
The controversy over activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's UK passport reveals a deepening divide on what it means to be British. New polling shows a significant shift in public attitudes.
Rising Belief Britishness is About Birth, Not Values
A new IPPR report reveals a sharp rise in Britons linking nationality to birthplace. The Alaa Abd el-Fattah citizenship row highlights a shifting political debate on identity. Explore the implications.
No 10 defends approach to Alaa Abd El-Fattah case
Downing Street defends the UK entry of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, despite calls to strip his citizenship over historic tweets. Read the latest.
UK Government Defends Alaa Abd el-Fattah Release
Downing Street defends its campaign to free British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who apologised for 'abhorrent' decade-old tweets. MPs reject calls to strip his UK citizenship.
Freed Activist Faces Backlash Over Past Tweets
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah apologises for 'shocking' historic social media posts calling for violence, sparking political calls for his citizenship to be revoked. Read the full story.
Calls to Strip Activist's UK Citizenship After Old Tweets Surface
Activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah faces demands to have his British citizenship revoked after historic tweets resurface. Vote now: should he be deported?
Reform UK: Tories 'Cannot Be Trusted' in Citizenship Row
Reform UK attacks the Conservatives over the 2021 decision to grant citizenship to activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, sparking a major political row. Read the full story.
Reform UK: Tories Cannot Be Trusted on Citizenship
Reform UK attacks Conservative record on citizenship after Alaa Abd El-Fattah case. The activist, granted UK citizenship in 2021, apologises for historic posts. Read the full political row.
Tories demand deportation of Egyptian dissident
Senior Conservatives dismiss a 'grovelling' apology from Alaa Abd El-Fattah over historic social media posts and urge the Home Secretary to strip his UK citizenship. Read the full story.
British-Egyptian Activist Apologises for Historic Tweets
Alaa Abd El-Fattah, the British-Egyptian activist freed from Egypt, issues an unequivocal apology for historic tweets calling for violence. The government condemns the 'abhorrent' posts as a political row erupts.
Alaa Abd el-Fattah apologises for decade-old tweets
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah issues an unreserved apology for shocking tweets written over 10 years ago, as political pressure mounts in the UK. Read his full statement and the fallout.
Egyptian Activist Apologises for Tweets After UK Arrival
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah issues an unequivocal apology for historic social media posts, as political figures call for a review of his citizenship. Read the full story.
Secret Spanish island offers winter sun for UK travellers
Discover El Hierro, a peaceful Canary Island with winter temperatures of 20°C, affordable pints from €1.50, and a break from overtourism. Ideal for a serene winter escape.
Calls to Strip UK Citizenship from Egyptian Activist
Sir Keir Starmer faces calls to revoke the UK citizenship of Alaa Abd El-Fattah after historic social media posts surfaced. Read the full story on the political fallout.
Calls to Deport Activist Over 'Abhorrent' Social Media Posts
Pressure mounts to revoke Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah's citizenship after historic social media posts advocating violence surface. Discover the political fallout.
UK faces questions over support for activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah
Successive UK governments are under fire for campaigning to free activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah after his violent social media posts surfaced. Jewish groups criticise 'lack of due diligence'.
Starmer red-faced over activist's 'abhorrent' social media posts
PM Keir Starmer forced to backtrack after welcoming Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, unaware of past posts advocating violence against Zionists and police. Read the full controversy.
UK condemns activist's posts, Tories demand deportation
The UK government has condemned historic social media posts by freed activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah as 'abhorrent', while Conservatives call for his citizenship to be revoked. Read the latest.
Backlash over activist's posts after UK return
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces criticism for welcoming Alaa Abd El-Fattah after old social media posts calling for violence against 'Zionists' emerge. Read the full story.
Starmer criticised for celebrating activist's return from Egypt
PM Keir Starmer is under fire for celebrating the return of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, due to the man's past social media posts. Critics call it a serious error of judgment.
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