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Sam Blewett

World Cup 2022: James Cleverly to go to Qatar despite criticism over gay rights

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will go to Qatar (Aaron Chown/PA) (Picture: PA Wire)

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said he will travel to Qatar to attend the World Cup as he faced criticism for telling gay fans not to protest while visiting the country where homosexuality is illegal.

The Cabinet minister gave the first confirmation on Monday that he will attend the football tournament controversially being hosted by the Middle Eastern nation.

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