Foreign Secretary rejects calls from Trump's aide
Despite demands from Donald Trump's counter-terror chief, Sebastian Gorka, Shamima Begum will not be allowed back in Britain, as confirmed by David Lammy today. Gorka had called for the UK to take back ISIS brides from Syrian camps.
Security interests come first
Lammy emphasized that the UK will prioritize its security interests and will not be bringing back Begum, stating that many individuals in the camps are dangerous radicals. This decision follows Gorka's assertion that countries must take back their citizens who joined ISIS.
Concerns over potential risks
Begum, who was stripped of her British citizenship in 2019, is among several individuals with ties to the UK currently in Syrian camps. With the uncertain future of these camps due to recent events in Syria, concerns over security risks and resource allocation have been raised.
