British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says he was “repulsed” by the hero’s welcome given to the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.
Brown has broken his silence to comment on the release of al-Megrahi and said his thoughts were with the families of the Lockerbie victims.
He also stressed that British government has played “no role” in deciding to release the convicted bomber.
He added that he “could not interfere and had no control over the final outcome.”
He concluded the Downing Street press conference by reaffirming his commitment to fighting international terrorism with the co-operation of nations such as Libya.
He said his “resolve to fight terrorism is absolute” and he was determined “to work with other countries to fight and root out terrorism”.
The Prime Minister had been subject to growing criticism, especially from opposition politicians, over his silence on the compassionate release of Megrahi.
Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg said “It is absurd and damaging that the British prime minister simply remains silent in the hope that someone else will take the flak .”
Kenny MacAskill defended his decision in the Scottish parliament yesterday. MPs were called in for an emergency meeting during their summer recess to discuss the release.
Mr MacAskill said “It was my decision and my decision alone. I stand by it and I'll live by the consequences.” Opposition politicians were very critical of Megrahi’s release.
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