"It could cost me my life, this kind of story. I'm an anti-war activist, I got involved in politics because of anti-war stuff. I was there to call out the illegal attacks [of the US and Israel on Iran] and to raise my voice against Britain getting involved."
"Mothin Ali said he was so scared that the racist threats had increased to a point where it feels like this time it might get me killed. Multiple threatening messages sent to Mothin Ali and seen by the Guardian included we know where to find you, you have no idea what's coming."
"The comment came in response to a question by the Tory MP Alec Shelbrooke, who said he was appalled to see at the weekend the deputy leader of the Green party once again protesting in support of the ayatollah, making claims protected under parliamentary privilege."
Mothin Ali, a Green party councillor, attended an anti-war protest in Parliament Square that was mischaracterized as a pro-Iranian regime rally by media outlets like GB News. Following this misrepresentation, Ali received threatening messages including death threats. Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared to validate these false claims in Parliament, commenting on the Green party deputy leader's alleged actions. Conservative MP Alec Shelbrooke made unsubstantiated accusations linking Ali to support for the ayatollah and antisemitism, protected by parliamentary privilege. Ali expressed fear for his safety, stating the threats have escalated to a dangerous level and emphasizing his genuine anti-war activism motivations.
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