Arson plotters recruited to target Keir Starmer by Russian-speaking handler jailed (opens original article in a new tab)

Two men were sentenced to nine years in prison for orchestrating arson attacks on properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, allegedly under the direction of a Russian-speaking handler.

• Two men were jailed for plotting arson attacks on properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
• The attacks were orchestrated by a Russian-speaking handler via Telegram, offering cryptocurrency payments for filming the fires.
• A third defendant was cleared of charges related to the arson plot.
• The judge described one defendant as 'utterly naive' and 'a complete and utter foot soldier' for being used in the scheme.
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• tldr: Two men were sentenced to nine years in prison for orchestrating arson attacks on properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, allegedly under the direction of a Russian-speaking handler.