# Shabir Ahmed Deportation Debate | UK News

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Podcast: [UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829)
Published: 2026-07-18T10:05:39+00:00
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Green Party leader Zack Polanski blasts the idea of deporting convicted grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed, arguing he belongs behind bars in Britain since he committed his horrific crimes here — even as Pakistan refuses to take him back, citing UK “spoiling.” With Ahmed, 73, recently released after 14 years, the UK faces a diplomatic standoff, prompting calls to scrap a 1971 law blocking deportation — though Pakistan’s refusal remains a hurdle. Polanski insists on legal consistency over political posturing, as the UK weighs both legislative tweaks and diplomatic pressure to resolve this high-stakes case. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b072013abc796b28

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