The son of Singapore's founder, Lee Hsien Yang, has been granted asylum in the UK after claiming persecution by the Singapore government. The development comes amid a long-standing feud between Lee Hsien Yang and his brother, current Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The brothers have been locked in a public dispute over their family home, with each side accusing the other of abusing power.
The UK Home Office has confirmed that Lee Hsien Yang's asylum claim was successful, citing a "well-founded fear of persecution" as the reason for his refugee status. Lee Hsien Yang, who lives in London, said he intends to continue his political activism and criticise the Singapore government from abroad.
The Singapore government has denied allegations of persecution and stated that Lee Hsien Yang is free to return home. The dispute between the brothers began after their father's death in 2015, with the brothers disagreeing on whether to demolish their family home at 38 Oxley Road.