"If peace is genuinely part of the agenda, then that has to include the releasing of innocent people. I don't see how it can be peaceful and that's the case, said Lindsay's son, Joe Bennett."
"Bennett has been campaigning for the couple's release with significant cross-party parliamentary support. Despite several meetings with the foreign secretary, he said there has been no visible progress."
"Macron was incredibly vocal, he was championing above all else, and I think that's where we can take some courage and have a look at how do we apply that kind of pressure in the right way, said Bennett."
Lindsay and Craig Foreman, detained in Tehran for espionage, have been imprisoned for 15 months. Their son, Joe Bennett, calls on UK leaders to prioritize their case during diplomatic discussions, especially with a ceasefire in place. He emphasizes the need for peace to include the release of innocent individuals. Bennett highlights the recent release of two French citizens as a model for applying pressure for his parents' freedom. He has garnered cross-party support but criticizes the UK government for not adequately addressing hostage-taking issues.
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