UK Grants Asylum to Singapore Founder’s Son Amid Political Feud

Lee Hsien Yang claims persecution by his brother's government forced him to seek refuge in Britain.

Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew, has been granted asylum in the UK due to fears of persecution in Singapore.
The political rift stems from a family dispute over the fate of their late father's residence, which Lee Hsien Yang accuses his brother, former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, of exploiting for political gain.
Lee Hsien Yang alleges that the Singaporean government has targeted him and his family with baseless legal actions, including investigations and disciplinary proceedings.
Singapore's government denies these claims, asserting that Lee Hsien Yang and his family are free to return and face no legal restraints.
The asylum decision highlights tensions between Singapore's image as a democratic state and allegations of its repressive measures against dissenters.