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Deputy PM Addresses Mistaken Release of Deportee Kebatu
10/28/2025
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- Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy will address the nation at 3:30 PM about the mistaken release of Hadush Kebatu.
- Kebatu was released from HMP Chelmsford and re-arrested instead of being transferred to immigration detention.
- Kebatu is expected to be deported soon.
- Shadow home secretary Chris Philp criticized the Labour government's error.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed an investigation is underway to prevent future occurrences.
