Starmer told to deport Egyptian activist over 'abhorrent' past tweets

SIR Keir Starmer was yesterday urged to deport an Egyptian activist, days after hailing his arrival in Britain.

- BY KATIE HARRIS Senior Political

The Prime Minister is facing an intense backlash after saying he was “delighted” that Alaa Abd El-Fattah had been reunited with family members in the UK following his release from detention in Egypt.

But deleted historical social media posts have emerged which appear to show Mr Abd El-Fattah branding Britons “dogs and monkeys”, calling for Zionists to be killed and for violence against the police, and expressing hatred of white people.

It is understood that Sir Keir was unaware of the statements when he publicly welcomed him to Britain on Boxing Day. The Egyptian’s alleged comments were described as “abhorrent” by the Foreign Office.

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