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Burnham vows legal fight to deport released ringleader Ahmed

7/2/2026

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Labour leader Andy Burnham said he will examine every legal option to remove Shabir Ahmed from the United Kingdom.
Shabir Ahmed, the 73-year-old ringleader, will be released from prison on 2 July and will remain in the United Kingdom.
Home Office officials said Ahmed will wear an electronic tag, observe strict curfews and be recalled immediately if he breaches his conditions.

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Labour leader Andy Burnham said he will examine every legal option to remove Shabir Ahmed from the United Kingdom.
Shabir Ahmed, the 73-year-old ringleader, will be released from prison on 2 July and will remain in the United Kingdom.
Home Office officials said Ahmed will wear an electronic tag, observe strict curfews and be recalled immediately if he breaches his conditions.