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MPs urge action over reports of imminent executions in Saudi Arabia

The Government has been accused of putting trade interests before human rights and making the UK into "an apologist for... abusers" as opposition MPs urged action over reports of the imminent execution of 14 men in Saudi Arabia.

The Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said the UK was opposed to capital punishment in all circumstances.

Rachel Byrne reports for Today in Parliament.

You can hear more stories from Parliament at 2330 on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Four or via the website.

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