Zack Polanski argued against deporting Shabir Ahmed, saying the UK should follow the rule of law and keep him in prison if he remains a threat.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski argued against deporting Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed, claiming it doesn't make sense and that threats should be contained in British prisons.
Andy Burnham appointed Matthew McGregor, a trustee of Reprieve which campaigns against citizenship stripping, as director of political strategy in mid-July 2026.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans to amend the 1971 Immigration Act to allow deportation of serious foreign criminals like Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed.
