Sam Brownback allegedly raised concerns about the jailing of the far-right activist
A diplomat representing Donald Trump lobbied the UK on behalf of the jailed far-right activist known as Tommy Robinson and threatened to publicly criticise its handling of the case, it has been reported.
Sam Brownback, the US ambassador for international religious freedom, is alleged to have raised concerns over Robinson’s safety in prison with the British ambassador in Washington, according to Reuters, which cited three sources.
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