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The Brexit Party MEPs just *abstained* on a resolution calling for Iran to release Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.

Such heroes
I'm guessing it's because they "don't recognise the EP" ... funny though.... they're happy to recognise the pay cheques
UKIP used to do this. Was always very principled on abstaining until such time as pay packets and pensions were discussed.
Well done @zatzi @fox_claire @drdavidbull and chums. I'm sure that as Nazanin sits in her cell she'll comfort herself that you took a principled stand. Enjoy the waiter service on your first class train home
I've asked my Brexit Party MEP @LanceForman to account for his decision to abstain on this and would strongly recommend you asking your own BP MEPs. Unfortunately my other MEP @benhabib6 blocked me.
Also worth noting that Farage seemingly hasn't turned up.
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