Britain was briefed on Alaa Abd El-Fattah's incitement to violence, Egyptian news presenter claims
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other cabinet ministers announced that they were “delighted” El-Fattah had been brought to the UK and reunited with his family after 12 years in prison.
Prominent British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, who was released from prison after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued a presidential pardon for him, greets family and friends at their home in Giza, Egypt, September 23, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED ABD EL GHANY)ByMATHILDA HELLER