Lee Hsien Yang, the youngest son of Singapore's founding leader Lee Kuan Yew, has been granted asylum in the UK after alleging prosecution by the government of his brother, Lee Hsien Loong, who was prime minister till recently.&nbsp;

The BBC said in a report on Wednesday (Oct 23) that Yang, who is a businessmen and a military brigadier, claimed he and his family have faced oppression and legal action.

The bickering was over the estate of their father, which had led to a bitter family feud for years that captivated Singapore, especially over a family home at 38 Oxley Road.

The late leader had wanted the home to be demolished after his death.

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Yang and his sister Lee Wei Ling who died recently had accused their brother&nbsp; Lee Hsien Loong, who continues to be in the current government, of exploiting their father's legacy to keep himself in power.

Yang has said multiple times that he and his family were political refugees, even as the Singapore government denied any persecution, while maintaining that they are free to return to the southeast Asian city state.

For several years now, Yang has been living in a self-imposed exile with his wife and one of his sons.

According to the BBC report, Yang said he sought UK asylum "as a last resort", hoping to return to Singapore some day.&nbsp;

He will continue to be politically active as a member of the opposition Progress Singapore Party.&nbsp;

The UK asylum was granted after confirmation that Yang had "well-founded fear of persecution," as per&nbsp;documents seen by BBC.

The Lee siblings' father&nbsp;Lee Kuan Yew, considered the founding father of modern Singapore,&nbsp;died in 2015.

Till he fell out with his brother, Yang himself was very much part of the so-called first family of Singapore, and once was the chief of the country's largest telecom firm.

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After the feud, he joined the opposition ranks and became an ardent critic of the government.

Yang and his family have been investigated by the government, which he described as a 'pattern of persecution.'

 
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His elder brother Lee Hsien Loong said in 2024 that he will not seek re-election, and in May he became a minister in the cabinet of current Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

For its part, the Singapore government said Yang's allegations are 'without' basis. It said in a statement that Yang and family had no legal restraints. "They are and have always been free to return to Singapore," it said in a staetment.

(With inputs from agencies)

Lee Hsien Yang, the youngest son of Singapore's founding leader Lee Kuan Yew, has been granted asylum in the UK after alleging prosecution by the government of his brother, Lee Hsien Loong, who was prime minister till recently.

Lee Hsien Yang, the youngest son of Singapore's founding leader Lee Kuan Yew, has been granted asylum in the UK after alleging prosecution by the government of his brother, Lee Hsien Loong, who was prime minister till recently. The BBC said in a report on Wednesday (Oct 23) that Yang, who is a businessmen and a military brigadier, claimed he and his family have faced oppression and legal action. The bickering was over the estate of their father, which had led to a bitter family feud for years that captivated Singapore, especially over a family home at 38 Oxley Road. The late leader had wanted the home to be demolished after his death. Also read: PM Modi's Singapore visit has given turbo boosting to ties: HC Simon Wong Yang and his sister Lee Wei Ling who died recently had accused their brother Lee Hsien Loong, who continues to be in the current government, of exploiting their father's legacy to keep himself in power. Yang has said multiple times that he and his family were political refugees, even as the Singapore government denied any persecution, while maintaining that they are free to return to the southeast Asian city state. For several years now, Yang has been living in a self-imposed exile with his wife and one of his sons. According to the BBC report, Yang said he sought UK asylum "as a last resort", hoping to return to Singapore some day. He will continue to be politically active as a member of the opposition Progress Singapore Party. The UK asylum was granted after confirmation that Yang had "well-founded fear of persecution," as per documents seen by BBC. The Lee siblings' father Lee Kuan Yew, considered the founding father of modern Singapore, died in 2015. Till he fell out with his brother, Yang himself was very much part of the so-called first family of Singapore, and once was the chief of the country's largest telecom firm. Also read: Indian-origin Singapore ex-minister S Iswaran sentenced to 12 months in jail in graft case After the feud, he joined the opposition ranks and became an ardent critic of the government. Yang and his family have been investigated by the government, which he described as a 'pattern of persecution.' Watch: India, Singapore sign MoUs in semiconductors, digital tech and more × His elder brother Lee Hsien Loong said in 2024 that he will not seek re-election, and in May he became a minister in the cabinet of current Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. For its part, the Singapore government said Yang's allegations are 'without' basis. It said in a statement that Yang and family had no legal restraints. "They are and have always been free to return to Singapore," it said in a staetment. (With inputs from agencies)

Lee Hsien Yang, son of Singapore's founding leader, has been granted asylum in the UK

The estranged brother of the Singaporean prime minister has backed a new opposition party, the latest incident in a bitter feud in the city-state's first family.

The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) was formed by Tan Cheng Bock, a former stalwart of the ruling party, to contest elections due by 2021.&nbsp;

Tan has been seen in recent months with the premier's sibling, Lee Hsien Yang, local media reported, sparking talk of an alliance.

On Sunday Lee posted on Facebook,&nbsp;"I wholeheartedly support the principles and values of the Progress Singapore Party".

"Today’s PAP is no longer the PAP of my father. It has lost its way", he said.

He did not elaborate further or say whether he would join the new party.

Business executive Lee and his sister have been embroiled in a feud with their elder brother, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, over the fate of a century-old family bungalow.

The rare public falling out within the city-state's elite erupted following the 2015 death of their father, Singapore's founding leader Lee Kuan Yew.

The PAP has governed Singapore for decades and the weak opposition is not viewed as a threat, but backing from a senior member of the Lee family could provide a boost to Tan.

A former PAP lawmaker, Tan resigned from the party in 2010 and unsuccessfully ran for president the following year. He will formally launch his party next week.

The prime minister, 67, has said he will lead the PAP at the next polls before handing power over to leader-in-waiting, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat.

The estranged brother of the Singaporean prime minister has backed a new opposition party, the latest incident in a bitter feud in the city-state's first family.

The estranged brother of the Singaporean prime minister has backed a new opposition party, the latest incident in a bitter feud in the city-state's first family. The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) was formed by Tan Cheng Bock, a former stalwart of the ruling party, to contest elections due by 2021. Tan has been seen in recent months with the premier's sibling, Lee Hsien Yang, local media reported, sparking talk of an alliance. On Sunday Lee posted on Facebook, "I wholeheartedly support the principles and values of the Progress Singapore Party". "Today’s PAP is no longer the PAP of my father. It has lost its way", he said. He did not elaborate further or say whether he would join the new party. Business executive Lee and his sister have been embroiled in a feud with their elder brother, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, over the fate of a century-old family bungalow. The rare public falling out within the city-state's elite erupted following the 2015 death of their father, Singapore's founding leader Lee Kuan Yew. The PAP has governed Singapore for decades and the weak opposition is not viewed as a threat, but backing from a senior member of the Lee family could provide a boost to Tan. A former PAP lawmaker, Tan resigned from the party in 2010 and unsuccessfully ran for president the following year. He will formally launch his party next week. The prime minister, 67, has said he will lead the PAP at the next polls before handing power over to leader-in-waiting, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat.

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