Qatada ‘happiest man in England’ after home upgrade

Abu Qatada has been upgraded to a larger taxpayer-funded home since his release from prison last month, according to his brother.

The terror suspect has told relatives in his native Jordan that he is the “happiest man in England” after he was moved to a more expensive property in Wembley with more bedrooms, a bigger garden and more opulent fittings.

Qatada, who was once described by a judge as “Osama Bin Laden’s right-hand man in Europe”, asked to switch houses a week after being freed from Long Lartin jail. The preacher of hate had initially moved into a smaller £400,000 home in Wembley — organised by the council — with his wife and five children. They reportedly paid £1,900 a month rent which they funded through benefits.

But the 51-year-old requested a move after complaints from the property’s owner, who was upset when he discovered the identity of his new tenant. Qatada’s brother, Ibrahim Othman, told the Daily Mail: “He is really enjoying his new home and so are his family.”