PM says ‘no decision pending’ on removal of Syrian rebel group from banned list

Sir Keir Starmer said it was ‘too early’ to consider removing Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from the list of proscribed organisations (Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA) - (PA Wire)

The UK is not considering whether to unban the Islamist group that has taken power in Syria, the Prime Minister has said despite a Cabinet minister earlier suggesting the Government could take a swift decision on the matter.

Sir Keir Starmer told broadcasters on a diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia there was “no decision pending at all” on whether to remove Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from the list of proscribed terrorist organisations, adding it was “far too early”.