Labour leader Keir Starmer has faced criticism for welcoming the return of Egyptian activist Abdel Fattah to the United Kingdom, after messages from the activist were recently brought to the government's attention and deemed abhorrent. Abdel Fattah, a writer and software developer, spent over a decade in prison in Egypt, including a five-year sentence that human rights groups described as unfair. His release in September followed extensive campaigning by his family, support from celebrities, and lobbying by the British government. After being removed from a travel ban list, Abdel Fattah has now reunited with his son in Brighton and is adjusting to life after his release.