![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/rishi-sunak-has-no-plans-to-go-to-world-cup-in-qatar/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/british-prime-minister-rishi-sunak-770879304.jpg&description=RISHI Sunak currently has no plans to go to Qatar for the World Cup next month, Downing Street confirmed today. The PM - who is a massive fan of Southampton FC - is likely to cheer on the Three Lions from home instead. Rishi Sunak so far has no plans to go to Qatar for the World CupCredit: The Mega Agency The news comes as The Sun today revealed that Prince William also won't be travelling to watch England play, amid a growing row over Qatar's human rights record. Sources close to the Prince William blamed a busy diary during the World Cup, with England's first game on November 21 against Iran. The hosts have been dogged by protests over poor conditions for stadium workers and criminalisation of same-sex relationships. Friends of the Prince say a trip to the final if Gareth Southgate's team get there on December 18 is unlikely and would likely only be part of a government delegation. LGBT rights activists hailed his decision to stay away from Qatar. This week Foreign Secretary James Cleverly sparked uproar after he refused to condemn the gulf state's anti-gay laws. Mr Cleverly was slammed for being 'tone deaf' and 'shameful' in his defence of the host nation's dodgy rights record. After saying he had spoken to the Qatari authorities in the past about gay football fans, he told LBC: 'One of the things I would say for football fans is, you know, please do be respectful of the host nation. "They are trying to ensure that people can be themselves and enjoy the football, and I think with a little bit of flex and compromise at both ends, it can be a safe, secure and exciting World Cup." It comes after veteran campaigner Peter Tatchell said he was arrested after staging the first LGBT protest in the country to highlight its human rights abuses in the run-up to World Cup. The veteran later campaigner slammed the minister after his release from a Qatari jail. He said: 'I think it's absolutely shameful that the Foreign Secretary wants us to respect that regime and he's focus){kind=link}
RISHI Sunak currently has no plans to go to Qatar for the World Cup next month, Downing Street confirmed today.
The PM – who is a massive fan of Southampton FC – is likely to cheer on the Three Lions from home instead.
The news comes as The Sun today revealed that Prince William also won’t be travelling to watch England play, amid a growing row over Qatar’s human rights record.
Sources close to the Prince William blamed a busy diary during the World Cup, with England’s first game on November 21 against Iran.
The hosts have been dogged by protests over poor conditions for stadium workers and criminalisation of same-sex relationships.