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World Cup: Straightsplaining James Cleverly doesn’t need to tell us gay folk about risk

On Wednesday morning, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly spoke to LBC’s Nick Ferrari about the forthcoming World Cup in Qatar. Gay fans, he said, ought to be “respectful of the host nation,” where homosexuality is illegal, as he assured us the Qatar authorities would in return. He mentioned “a bit of…

Evening Standard

Soaring energy prices causing huge anxiety and stress for Scots

Oil giants must be made to foot the bill for the financial misery facing customers, writes the Record View.

Daily Record

Prince William 'not planning to travel to Qatar' for World Cup due to human rights row

Prince Wiiliam, who is President of the FA, had been expected to attend games in the Middle East in November as Gareth Southgate's England side compete in the World Cup

Daily Mirror

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Alaa-Abdel Fattah: James Cleverly urged to secure release of British citizen on hunger strike in Egypt

Foreign secretary is warned the software developer ‘may not live for much longer’

The Independent UK

Scot calls out UK Foreign Secretary for not helping brother in Iraqi jail

THE brother of a Scottish man who is being held in Iraq over a Qatari bank debt has demanded the Foreign Secretary do more to save him…

The National (Scotland)

Brother of Scot held in Iraq says his conditions are ‘vile’

Brian Glendinning’s family held a protest outside Holyrood on Thursday as they campaigned for his release.

The Independent UK

Foreign secretary urged to act over jailed British–Egyptian hunger striker

MPs and peers say Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s life is seriously at risk and his sister is being ignored

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James Cleverly's LGBTQ+ World Cup advice dubbed 'crass and tactless'

Merseyside LGBTQ+ football fans have spoken out after the Foreign Secretary's comments

Liverpool Echo

Fears raised for Qataris if they support LGBTQ+ rights during World Cup

Residents of Qatar face the risk of persecution if they show their support for LGBTQ+ rights during the World Cup, Human Rights Watch has warned

The Guardian - UK

Gay football fans should not have to compromise in Qatar, says Nadhim Zahawi

Tory chair says people should be safe to go to World Cup, despite James Cleverly’s call for fans to ‘respect’ culture

The Guardian - UK

LGBT fans will be safe at Qatar World Cup, says Zahawi

The Tory Party chairman said fans should not have to compromise on their sexuality after the Foreign Secretary urged them to show ‘a bit of flex’.

The Independent UK

Australia football team first to release statement criticising Qatar ahead of World Cup

Players from their World Cup squad appear in a video condemning the country's record on human rights

Wales Online

Qatar’s UK ambassador warns of ‘public display of affection’ at World Cup

Diplomat said holding hands and sharing rooms would be ‘fine’ but strongly suggested kissing was not

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker blasts Foreign Secretary's 'respect Qatar' comment to LGBT football fans

The Match of the Day host hit out after the Foreign Secretary urged supporters to show 'a little bit of flex and compromise' in the Muslim country where homosexuality is illegal

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The Independent UK

LGBT+ fans should be ‘respectful’ of Qatar during World Cup, UK foreign secretary says

James Cleverly criticised for ‘abhorrent’ remarks ahead of sporting event

The Guardian - UK

Juventus get their shambolic Big Cup exit out of the way early this season

In today’s Fiver: Tough times for the Old Lady, Stuart Pearce’s pep talk and the shirt off Sergio Agüero’s back

The Independent UK

British minister tells gay World Cup fans to 'be respectful'

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is facing criticism after telling gay soccer fans heading to the World Cup in Qatar that they should show some “compromise” and "be respectful of the host nation.”

The Independent UK

Foreign Secretary criticised over remarks on LGBT fans attending Qatar World Cup

The World Cup starts in Qatar next month.

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The Independent UK

Qatar to scrap mandatory Covid-19 tests ahead of World Cup

The country’s health ministry released a statement on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker leads criticism of James Cleverly after advice for LGBT fans in Qatar

The foreign secretary has urged fans to show ‘a little bit of flex and compromise’ and to ‘respect the culture’ of the host nation

The Independent UK

Lineker criticises Foreign Secretary over advice to LGBT football fans in Qatar

Homosexuality remains a crime in the 2022 World Cup host country.

Daily Mirror

England LGBT+ fan group slam Foreign Secretary's comments on Qatar World Cup

Foreign secretary Cleverly suggested the LGBT+ community should "compromise" on showing their identity if they travel to Qatar for the upcoming World Cup this winter

Evening Standard

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tells his Cabinet: Now it’s time to deliver

Rishi Sunak hopes to shift the focus of his party away from Tory leadership contest infighting and onto addressing the needs of millions of struggling families across the country

The Guardian - UK

UK minister criticised over call for gay World Cup fans to show respect in Qatar

James Cleverly says ‘flex and compromise’ needed on both sides in country that criminalises homosexuality

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker slams James Cleverly for ‘compromise’ advice to LGBT football fans ahead of Qatar World Cup

The Match Of The Day presenter Gary Lineker tweeted: ‘Whatever you do, don’t do anything Gay. Is that the message?’

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