Adventure bikers demand release of motorcycling couple jailed in Iran
They're urging for more action to release Lindsay and Craig Foreman, who are from East Sussex
Last updated 20th May 2026
Bikers are circling Parliament Square to demand the government do more to release an East Sussex couple jailed in Iran.
It's been 500 days since Lindsay and Craig Foreman were first detained while on an around-the-world motorcycle trip over spying charges, which they deny.
In that time, they were given a ten year prison sentence - which they are currently serving - and in the past week, cut off from all contact with family.
The procession will continue from Kensington to Parliament Square, where riders will meet with supporters and lobby MPs arriving for Prime Minister’s Question Time.
Later that afternoon, a petition will be handed into Downing Street by family members - before a debate is held tomorrow.
It's hoped the day will "raise national attention" of the couple's situation, as well as highlight the support for freeing them.
An FCDO spokesperson said:
“Since Lindsay and Craig’s arrest last year, Britain’s Ambassador to Tehran, diplomats and officials in London have been working to provide consular assistance.
"This includes the ambassador visiting them in prison and facilitating calls with their family back in the UK.
“Since Lindsay and Craig’s arrest last year, Britain’s Ambassador to Tehran, diplomats and officials in London have been working to provide consular assistance. This includes the ambassador visiting them in prison and facilitating calls with their family back in the UK.
“Minister Falconer last met the family on 19 May and the Foreign Secretary on 17 March. Both set out to them personally how unjustified and appalling we consider Lindsay and Craig’s incarceration to be, and the action that the UK Government is taking to try and secure their release.
“We will continue working to ensure that Craig and Lindsay are returned safely to the UK.”