Lee Hsien Yang Reveals Asylum Grant in UK Amid Family Feud

Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore's first prime minister, has claimed political asylum in the UK, citing ongoing persecution from his brother, the former prime minister, a move that has deepened the rift within Singapore’s founding family.

Lee Hsien Yang announced on social media that he has received asylum in the United Kingdom due to fears of political persecution linked to his brother’s leadership. He expressed disbelief at becoming a refugee from the country his father established, emphasizing his two-year residence in London while highlighting the UK’s approval of his asylum request based on a well-founded fear of persecution. The Singaporean government responded, refuting claims of systemic persecution against him and affirming the family's freedom to return. This escalating family feud underscores tensions within Singapore's political landscape.