Sir Keir Starmer faced criticism for welcoming Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah to the UK upon his release from prison due to past social media comments endorsing violence against Zionists and police. Despite these concerns, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed delight at Abdel Fattah's reunion with his family, considering his case a top priority. However, Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick deemed Starmer's statement a serious misjudgment, urging caution regarding endorsements given Abdel Fattah's controversial history.