The UK government has withdrawn from a controversial 5.9 million British Pounds prisons deal with Saudi Arabia, Downing Street has said.

The PM’s official spokeswoman said it reflected the government’s decision to focus on domestic priorities.

It comes as Britain seeks the release of UK pensioner Karl Andree, who is facing 360 lashes after being caught with homemade wine in Saudi Arabia.

The 74 year old, has already spent more than a year in prison since being arrested by Saudi religious police.

His daughter told BBC News her father – who has suffered from three types of cancer – “would not survive” the punishment.

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