Government to review 'information failures' in British-Egyptian activist case
BBC • 12/29/2025 • Last cited 12/30/2025
Summary
The UK government will review "information failures" related to the case of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El Fattah, as Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated she and Sir Keir Starmer were unaware of his "abhorrent" historical tweets, according to the BBC.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
16 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 16 days - proven survivor
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