Table of Contents
- Welcome of Egyptian Activist
- Controversy Surrounding El-Fattah
- Criticism of Starmer
- Accusations of Two-Tier Justice
- Join the Poll
SIR Keir Starmer has faced criticism after he inadvertently welcomed an Egyptian activist with a controversial history into Britain.
The Prime Minister expressed that he was “delighted” at the activist's arrival.
Sir Keir Starmer has frequently been accused of ‘two-tier justice’Credit: PA
Sir Keir Starmer welcomed Egyptian Alaa Abd el-Fattah’s arrival before becoming aware of his previous statementsCredit: Reuters
However, it later came to light that El-Fattah had made statements calling for the and in offensive rants that Tory leader Kemi Badenoch described as “anti-British”.
Nonetheless, sources indicated that these messages – which were posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, 15 years ago – had not been brought to ’s attention in advance and emphasized that the welcome did not imply an endorsement of his views.
Still, Starmer, who has been labeled by many as during his leadership, faced backlash from critics despite condemning El-Fattah’s posts as “abhorrent”.
The Prime Minister has long argued that accusations of two-tier justice are unfair and absurd, stemming from the when some suggested were treating far-right protesters more severely than minority groups.
Lucy Connolly received a 31-month prison sentence after posting on social media following the Southport murders, yet despite calling for violence against far-right protesters.
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Kemi Badenoch commented on El-FattahCredit: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Sir Keir Starmer say about the activist's arrival?
He stated he was “delighted” at the activist's arrival in Britain.
Why has Starmer faced criticism?
He has been criticized for welcoming an activist who had made offensive statements in the past, which some have labeled as “anti-British”.
What is the two-tier justice accusation about?
The accusation suggests that there is a disparity in how far-right protesters and minority groups are treated by the justice system.
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