Yorkshire and Humber MEP Edward McMillan-Scott said he has been working to ensure Hussain's release.

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British liberal MEP Edward McMillan-Scott - and MEPs from across the spectrum - urged the EU to formally recognise the Libyan opposition, the Provisional Transitional National Council.

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But MEP Edward McMillan-Scott, who was expelled from the Conservatives for opposing their new alliances in the European Parliament, said Mr Helmer and Mr Hannan should be disciplined and Mr Hague moved to a different position.

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