Begum Case Raises Fears for Dual Nationals in UK
A sociology professor warns stripping Shamima Begum of citizenship sets a dangerous precedent for millions of law-abiding dual nationals in Britain. Read the full analysis.
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Citizenship Row: Abd el-Fattah & Begum Cases Examined
The debate over stripping British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's citizenship highlights concerns over conditional rights. Experts warn it fuels hard-right myths about British identity. Read the full analysis.
Citizenship Rights Debate: Abd el-Fattah and Begum Cases
The debate over stripping British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's citizenship raises fundamental questions about the conditional nature of Britishness. Read expert analysis on immigration policy and national identity.
British Passport 'Cheapened' by Record Citizenship Grants
Campaigners warn Britain's 'soft touch' citizenship system is devaluing the passport, as grants soar to 269,000. The scandal over extremist Alaa Abd El-Fattah intensifies the backlash.
British-born man denied citizenship for 15 years
Olu Sowemimo, born in London, spent 15 years fearing deportation after discovering he wasn't a UK citizen. His story exposes flaws in Britain's nationality system and the impact of proposed immigration changes.
UK-born man's 15-year fight for citizenship
Olu Sowemimo, born in London, spent 15 years fearing deportation before securing British citizenship. His story highlights flaws in the UK's nationality system and the impact of proposed immigration changes.
Record 269,000 UK citizenships granted in 2024
New figures reveal UK citizenship grants have doubled in a decade, hitting a record high. The system faces intense scrutiny over vetting failures in the case of Egyptian dissident Alaa Abd El-Fattah.
Ministers accused of failures in Abd el-Fattah case
Emily Thornberry accuses ministers of 'embarrassing failures' in handling of activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's case. Calls for special envoy to prevent future lapses in due diligence.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
Americans rush for dual citizenship as political fears grow
Fearing political instability and eroding rights, a record number of Americans are securing second passports through ancestry, viewing EU citizenship as a vital 'plan B'. Discover the personal stories behind the surge.
Tebogo: Qatar, UAE, Tunisia made citizenship offers
Botswana's Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo discloses offers from Qatar, UAE, and Tunisia to switch nationality. Discover why he rejected them and the rules for athletes changing countries.
O'Donnell's Failed Social Media Detox Amid Trump Feud
Comedian Rosie O'Donnell reveals her therapist advised a social media break from criticising Donald Trump, but she couldn't stay silent. Discover details of their two-decade feud and her life in Ireland.
Supreme Court to Decide on Trump Birthright Citizenship Order
The US Supreme Court will hear arguments on the constitutionality of Donald Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants. A landmark decision expected by summer 2025.
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