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Colin Robinson obituary

Other lives: Cross country runner with Rochdale Harriers who later became a club administrator and official

The Guardian - UK

Bulletin PM briefing: No 10 wades into Falklands row and Starmer makes Khan a peer

Downing Street hits back after Falklands World Cup banner sparks row with Argentina. Sadiq Khan made a peer as Keir Starmer prepares to leave office. Experts say teens should be offered meningitis B jab on NHS – what we know. Why Britain has been blamed for crimes of Rochdale grooming…

The Independent UK

Why Britain has been blamed for crimes of Rochdale grooming gang leader

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Pakistan blames UK for Rochdale grooming gang leader’s crimes

‘Onus lies on where he grew up, was raised, groomed, and unfortunately spoiled,’ Islamabad official claims

The Independent UK

UK Threatens Visa Ban After Pakistan Refuses to Accept the Deportation of Freed Child Sex Abuse Ringleader

The UK government is considering visa restrictions against Pakistan due to its refusal to accept the deportation of Shabir Ahmed, the Rochdale grooming gang ringleader.

International Business Times UK

Mahmood issues plan to close loophole blocking deportation of Rochdale grooming gang leader

The government has indicated Pakistan could be threatened with visa restrictions unless it takes back Shabir Ahmed

The Independent UK

Shabana Mahmood tells MPs suspect in Ann Widdecombe investigation ‘not known to Prevent’ – as it happened

Home secretary updates Parliament after counter-terrorism police take over investigation into her death

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Law set to change to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader – what we know

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The Independent UK

Andy Burnham may regret promising to deport the Rochdale grooming gang leader

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: By vowing to ‘stop at nothing’ to rid Britain of Shabir Ahmed, the PM-in-waiting has tapped into widespread fury at a Pakistan-born man jailed for the rape, abuse and trafficking of girls. But he has also handed himself the first major headache of his premiership

The Independent UK

Pakistan ‘won’t take back’ released Rochdale grooming gang leader

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The Independent UK

UK Moves to Get Rid of Decades-Old Deportation Loophole After Rochdale Grooming Gang Ringleader's Release

The UK Government plans to amend immigration laws to deport Rochdale Grooming Gang leader Shabir Ahmed, addressing public outrage over his release despite losing British citizenship.

International Business Times UK

Shabana Mahmood will change law to allow Rochdale grooming gang leader’s deportation

The government has been examining ways to deport Shabir Ahmed, 73, since his release last week

The Independent UK

Mahmood to close loophole blocking deportation of Rochdale grooming gang ringleader

Home secretary expected to amend Immigration Act but hurdles remain if Pakistan continues to refuse to take Shabir Ahmed back

The Guardian - UK

Extradite political dissidents for repatriating child rapist: Pakistan's demand shocks UK

Shabir Ahmed, 73, was released from prison last week after serving 14 years of a 22-year sentence for 30 child rape offences. Known as "Daddy" to his victims, he preyed on vulnerable girls as young as 12, supplying them with alcohol and drugs before subjecting them to repeated sexual abuse…

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Pakistan demands extradition of UK-based dissidents to accept grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed's deportation

Pakistan has told Britain it must hand over political dissidents living in the UK if it wants Islamabad to accept the deportation of convicted Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed.

International Business Times UK

Nigel Farage Wants Pakistani Grooming Gang Ringleader Deported and Threatens Visa Ban if Pakistan Refuses

Nigel Farage calls for Shabir Ahmed's deportation and threatens visa restrictions on Pakistan after the Rochdale grooming gang ringleader's release from prison.

The Times of India

‘We have no stake in it’: Pakistan refuses to take back grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed as UK seeks deportation

The UK government is facing a fresh hurdle in its bid to deport Shabir Ahmed, one of the ringleaders of the Rochdale child grooming gang, after Pakistan reportedly refused to accept him, saying he is no longer a Pakistani citizen.

The Guardian - UK

Freed Rochdale grooming gang leader was judged ‘high risk’ to children in 2023

Exclusive: Shabir Ahmed, jailed in 2012 for rape, abuse and trafficking of girls, was deemed three years ago to present ‘high risk of sexual offending’

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International Business Times UK

Rochdale Residents Launch Neighbourhood Patrols After Convicted Grooming Gang Leader Walks 'Free'

Rochdale residents are anxious following the release of grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed. Local watch groups are forming, and victims express fear despite strict license conditions imposed on Ahmed.

The Times of India

Rochdale grooming gang leader released as deportation loophole sparks fury across the UK

Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed's release after 14 years has sparked outrage as a legal loophole prevents his deportation despite serious sexual offence convictions. Ahmed, stripped of citizenship, remains in the UK due to old immigration laws protecting pre-1973 Commonwealth settlers. Victims and campaigners decry the justice system's failure,…

Evening Standard

PM asks Home Secretary to examine options for deporting grooming gang ringleader

He has also been stripped of his British citizenship, leaving him with only Pakistan nationality.

The Guardian - UK

Whistleblower ‘terrified’ as Rochdale grooming gang leader released

Exclusive: Sara Rowbotham voices fears for women and girls because of ‘weak’ probation service

The Independent UK

Government trying ‘every route’ to deport released Rochdale grooming leader

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Evening Standard

Government exploring ‘every route’ to deport grooming gang ringleader – minister

Shabir Ahmed, 73, known to his victims as Daddy, has served 14 years in jail.

The Independent UK

Rochdale grooming gang leader released from prison as No 10 insists he may be deported

It is understood the Home Office is looking at what can be done in this case and will provide an update in due course

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