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Two convicted in UK plot to torch properties linked to Prime Minister Starmer

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Two men have been convicted in a London court for a plot to set fire to properties and a vehicle associated with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The attacks, which occurred in May 2025, damaged Starmer's former residence, an apartment building he had a stake in, and destroyed his car. The scheme was reportedly orchestrated by an individual known as 'El Money' via Telegram, who provided instructions and payment for the arson. AI

RANK_REASON Conviction in a plot targeting property linked to a head of government. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Two convicted in UK plot to torch properties linked to Prime Minister Starmer

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    London court convicts 2 men of plot to torch houses and car linked to UK PM

    Two men were convicted on Monday of a plot last year to set fire to property linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The fires in May 2025 damaged the home Starmer moved out of when he became prime minister, as well as an apartment building he once owned a share of and des…

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