Greens deputy leader calls for apology from Starmer over false claims that led to death threats

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 100% complete by Robyn VinterMarch 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Green party deputy leader Mothin Ali is demanding an apology from Prime Minister Keir Starmer after Starmer appeared to support false claims that Ali protested in support of the Iranian regime. Ali, a local councillor, attended an anti-war demonstration in Parliament Square, which was mischaracterized by some organizations. Following the mischaracterization, Ali received death threats, which he attributes to the false claims. In Parliament, Conservative MP Alec Shelbrooke falsely accused Ali of supporting the Ayatollah and linked him to antisemitism. Starmer commented on the matter, saying he was shocked by Ali's actions, prompting the call for an apology from Ali.

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Elmet and Rothwell 30% CASMII (Campaign Against Sanctions) 40% Prof Abbas Edalat 40% Commons ×340% Conservative Party 50% GB News 50% Ellie Chowns 50% Iranian Regime ×270% Alec Shelbrooke ×580% Green Party ×580% Keir Starmer ×490% Mothin Ali ×7100%

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death threats 90% false claims 80% mothin ali 70% keir starmer 70% green party 70% anti-war protest 60% parliamentary privilege 50% alec shelbrooke 50% iranian regime 40%

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