David Cameron entertains Bahrain’s dictator King Hamad al-Khalif

Tuesday 06 August 2013 21:58 BST

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On his first full day back from holiday, David Cameron held talks in Downing Street with King Hamad al-Khalifa of Bahrain.

The meeting came a week ahead of planned rallies by pro-democracy campaigners protesting against the Gulf state’s ruling dynasty.

Its tough tactics against demonstrators over the last two years have been condemned by human rights groups.

A No 10 spokesman said Mr Cameron reiterated Britain’s support for ongoing political reform in Bahrain but “encouraged His Majesty to continue to demonstrate substantive progress in all areas”.

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