Moazzam Begg 'could have secured Henning's release'
Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Moazzam Begg offered to help the Government secure the release of British hostage Alan Henning from Islamic State (IS) extremists but was rebuffed, he claimed today.
Henning family 'would have agreed' to Begg negotiating
Relatives of murdered British hostage Alan Henning have told ITV News they would have agreed to former Guantanamo Bay detainee Moazzam Begg negotiating for his release if they had been asked.
Begg today claimed he offered to help the government secure the aid worker's release but was told he would not be allowed to directly contact Islamic State.
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Alan Henning's family 'devastated' by his murder
Colin Livesey says he "always thought his brother would be coming home" and his death means he no longer believes in hope.
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Friends tribute to Eccles taxi driver 'in Syria to help'
Those that knew Alan Henning are in a state of shock at the brutal end to his aid mission to Syria.