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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Zoe Tidman

‘I can tell you it hurts’: Families of Britons detained abroad urge UK government to do more

Zoe Tidman / The Independent

The families of Britons detained abroad have accused the UK government of “lacking compassion” and “ignoring” them as they called on ministers to do more to release their loved ones.

A group gathered in Westminster on Tuesday to share their stories, while others - such as the daughter of imprisoned geologist Jim Fitton - joined with video messages.

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