Britain needs to strengthen ties with Egypt -Coughlin

The prison sentence British tourist Laura Plummer received for smuggling illegal meds in highlights the need for stronger ties between Britain and Egypt, Con Coughlin writes for The National. “Western policymakers are making a grave miscalculation if they believe they can ignore the concerns of such an important and pivotal country as Egypt… countries like Britain need to do more to strengthen relations with Cairo, and not allow disputes over disputed court cases, such as the one involving the unfortunate Miss Plummer, to get in the way of this vital strategic partnership.”