Minister suggests Shabana Mahmood will use visa threats to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader to Pakistan – UK politics live
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce measures to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed, possibly using visa threats to Pakistan. A minister hinted at leveraging visa issuance to secure Pakistan's cooperation. Mahmood also faces debate on the immigration bill and must address the murder of Ann Widdecombe, with police arresting a suspect and Nigel Farage suggesting political motivation. The article highlights Mahmood's track record on deportations amid ongoing political tensions.
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce measures to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed, possibly using visa threats to Pakistan. A minister hinted at leveraging visa issuance to secure Pakistan's cooperation. Mahmood also faces debate on the immigration bill and must address the murder of Ann Widdecombe, with police arresting a suspect and Nigel Farage suggesting political motivation. The article highlights Mahmood's track record on deportations amid ongoing politi...
Shabana Mahmood is set to announce legal amendments for deportation of Shabir Ahmed.
MPs are debating the second reading of the immigration and asylum bill.
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Cather Atkinson hinted that the Home Office may threaten to stop issuing visas to Pakistan unless it agrees to accept Shabir Ahmed.
Opinion- Shabana Mahmood is set to announce legal amendments for deportation of Shabir Ahmed.
- MPs are debating the immigration and asylum bill, with potential Labour opposition.
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Loaded language removed<p>Cather Atkinson hinted that the Home Office may threaten to stop issuing visas to Pakistan unless it agrees to accept Shabir Ahmed</p><p>Good morning. Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, will be in the Commons for much of the afternoon and she is involved in several of the main news stories in the mix today.
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Cather Atkinson hinted that the Home Office may threaten to stop issuing visas to Pakistan unless it agrees to accept Shabir Ahmed.
OpinionShabana Mahmood will be in the Commons for much of the afternoon.
The GuardianMPs are debating the second reading of the immigration and asylum bill.
The GuardianThe police have arrested a man on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe.
The GuardianMahmood is due to give MPs details of how she plans to amend the law so that Shabir Ahmed can be deported.
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