British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure after counterterrorism police began investigating resurfaced social media posts by Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah. Abd El-Fattah, recently welcomed back to Britain by Starmer following his release from prison in Egypt, has apologized for posts made between 2008 and 2014 that endorsed violence against various groups, including police and soldiers. The posts, which have triggered a political backlash, are now being assessed by specialist officers, and the government has ordered an urgent review into information failures surrounding his return.

Starmer, who had campaigned for Abd El-Fattah's release, has since condemned the historic posts as 'absolutely abhorrent.' Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also expressed regret over the government's public welcome, citing the distress caused to Jewish communities. Critics argue the incident highlights serious lapses in vetting and judgment, with some calling for Abd El-Fattah's removal from Britain. Abd El-Fattah has stated that his posts were written in anger during times of regional crisis and expressed remorse for his actions.