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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Namita Singh

Children of Briton jailed in India for seven years without trial protest Modi’s UK visit

As Sir Keir Starmer toasted what he called a “historic day” for British-Indian relations at Chequers on Thursday, just yards from Downing Street two young Britons stood with posters taped to their jackets and baggage.

Alois Christian Michel and his sister Alienor were not protesting a government policy or trade deal. They were pleading for the freedom of their father Christian Michel.

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