BBC Politics • July 3, 2026 14:02

UK in talks with Pakistan about deporting grooming gang leader

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The prime minister's spokesperson says the government is exploring "all possible options in this case".

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11:36

A 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK.

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10:56

Shabir Ahmed is barred from deportation by the provisions in a 55-year-old piece of legislation.

16:56

The Labour leadership hopeful says he will "ask the home and foreign secretaries to review all possible options".

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12:39

A grooming gang leader at the centre of a deportation row has been released from prison, it is understood.