Table of Contents
- Celebrity Activists Under Fire
- Political Response
- Government Actions
- Comments from El-Fattah’s Sister
Celebrity activists, including actresses Olivia Colman and Carey Mulligan, are facing pressure to apologize after endorsing a campaign to release an Egyptian “extremist” from prison.
Conservative Party members insist that the stars who advocated for his arrival in Britain should retract their support following the revelation of his disturbing historical views, which include calls for the killing of Zionists.
Celebrity activists, including actress Carey Mulligan, are facing pressure to apologizeCredit: Supplied
Olivia Colman is another celebrity under scrutiny for supporting a campaign to free an Egyptian ‘extremist’ from prisonCredit: Supplied
Stars advocated for Alaa Abd el-Fattah to come to BritainCredit: Reuters
The Shadow Justice Secretary stated, “The celebrities who campaigned for el-Fattah to come to the UK were the extremist’s unwitting supporters.
“They should retract their enthusiastic endorsements and apologize for advocating for an anti-British, anti-white, anti-Semitic extremist to enter our country.
“Starmer and our ineffective political class need to stop yielding to performative celebrity campaigns and prioritize the safety of the British people.”
The activist, who has been imprisoned for years, was welcomed to the UK by Sir on Boxing Day.
A controversy erupted over past tweets, which included calls for the murder of Zionists.
The comments prompted demands from the Conservatives for the celebrities to distance themselves from el-Fattah.
While the Government is unlikely to take action due to legal limitations, the Foreign Office has initiated an internal investigation into the “unacceptable failure” of officials to identify the “abhorrent” posts.
The controversy intensified yesterday as it was revealed that el-Fattah’s sister praised Hamas paragliders following the massacre on October 7, commending their “special kind of imagination.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Olivia Colman and Carey Mulligan in the news?
They are facing calls to apologize for supporting a campaign to free an Egyptian activist, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, after his controversial views emerged.
What views of Alaa Abd el-Fattah have caused controversy?
His historical views include calls for violence against Zionists, which have sparked outrage among political leaders.
What actions is the Government taking in response?
The Foreign Office has launched an internal inquiry into the failure of officials to recognize el-Fattah's problematic posts.
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