"Speaking in the Commons on Monday, Wetherby and Easingwold MP Sir Alec said he was appalled to see the deputy leader of the Green Party once again protesting in support of the ayatollah. To which Sir Keir replied: I think we're all shocked by the actions of deputy leader of the Green Party, perhaps not surprised, given their recent turn of direction."
"He told the BBC he had received a number of death threats on social media as a result of the accusations. West Yorkshire Police said they have received reports of threatening messages received on social media and are now conducting enquiries into the matter."
"Mr Ali called out the statement on social media afterwards, writing: Your statement today was a defamatory lie @AlecShelbrooke. I am proudly an"
Leeds councillor Mothin Ali, deputy leader of the Green Party, faced serious allegations in parliament that he attended a rally supporting the Iranian regime. Conservative MP Sir Alec Shelbrooke made the claim in the Commons, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressing shock at the alleged actions. Following these parliamentary statements, Ali received multiple death threats on social media. West Yorkshire Police launched an investigation into the threatening messages. Ali demanded apologies from both Shelbrooke and Starmer, calling the parliamentary statement a defamatory lie and defending his position on social media.
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