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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andy Gregory

Abu Qatada: Who is radical preacher named by Sunak in attack on Starmer during ITV election debate

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Rishi Sunak has sought to attack Sir Keir Starmer on national security over his past work as a defence lawyer on behalf of radical cleric Abu Qatada.

In a fiery general election debate on ITV, the two leaders clashed over the issue of immigration and national security – with both seeking to criticise each other’s past work before entering parliament.

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