BBC Politics2 Jul 2026
Grooming gang leader released from prison
Shabir Ahmed, known as 'Daddy' by his victims, was jailed for a total of 22 years in August 2012.
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The Guardian Politics2 Jul 2026
No 10 accepts all recommendations in Southport attack inquiry, Mahmood says
First phase of inquiry identified multiple failings to prevent murders of three girls, which government will ‘urgently’ address Downing Street has accepted all recommendations for changes made by an inquiry which found the Southport killings could have been prevented and identified “fundamental failings”, the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has said. Mahmood said the government would do “whatever is needed to protect the public” as she accepted the recommendations from the first phase of the So
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The Guardian Politics2 Jul 2026
Release of Rochdale grooming gang leader ‘really scary’, says whistleblower
Exclusive: Health worker Sara Rowbotham fears for women and girls because of ‘weak’ probation service The impending release of the Rochdale grooming gang leader is “really scary” for local women and girls because of failings in a “weak” probation service and his lack of remorse, a former health worker who exposed the paedophile ring has said. Sara Rowbotham, whose team gathered evidence that led to the imprisonment of Shabir Ahmed and eight other men in Rochdale, said she is “terrified” by the p
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The Guardian Politics1 Jul 2026
Andy Burnham says ‘nothing off table’ in case of Rochdale grooming gang leader
Labour leader-in-waiting wants to close loophole preventing deportation of sex offender Andy Burnham will explore “all possible options”, if he becomes prime minister, to close a legal loophole that prevented the deportation of a “vile” Rochdale grooming gang leader. In his first significant intervention as Labour leader-in-waiting, Burnham said nothing would be “off the table” in the case of Shabir Ahmed, 73, who is expected to be released from prison on Thursday. Continue reading...
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Guido Fawkes1 Jul 2026
Dale Vince Loses Against Richard Tice in Court of Appeal
Richard Tice has secured a win against Dale Vince in the Court of Appeal this morning after the eco-millionaire’s dual claims were dismissed. Oof… This is part of a protracted legal battle between Tice and Vince after the Deputy Reform leader tweeted: “So major Labour donor is pro the murderous antisemitic Hamas … Mmmm.” A…
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Guido Fawkes1 Jul 2026
Police Conduct Watchdog Investigating Officers Who Arrested Henry Nowak
The Independent Office for Police Conduct’s has opened an investigation into the actions of two Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary officers this morning over the Henry Nowak case. The IOPC says: “We have now advised two HIOWC officers that they are under investigation for potential gross misconduct. The evidence indicates that both officers –…
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Sky News Politics30 Jun 2026
Government bid to clear drugs, weapons and gangs from prisons
The government has announced it will launch a "major" new examination into the security of prisons in England and Wales.
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Express Politics30 Jun 2026
Home Office announces huge changes to asylum loophole exploited by criminals
Foreign criminals, failed asylum seekers, or immigration offenders will have to prove they have a "genuine and subsisting relationship".
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Express Politics30 Jun 2026
Afghan crime lord just explained why migrants come to UK illegally – we must now act
OPINION - TIM NEWARK: There are tangible changes our politicians must make.
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Guido Fawkes30 Jun 2026
Burnham’s ‘No10 North’ Gimmick Could Cost More Than Half a Billion Pounds
Guido has looked at comparable costs of starting new campuses and come up with some estimates for Burnham’s No10 North: Secure building: £120-£300 million. The Darlington Economic Campus, a civil service hub for the Treasury, cost £118 to set up. Burnham’s version will likely need enhanced blast protection, a secure and policed perimeter, as well…
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Express Politics30 Jun 2026
Smuggling kingpin's sick claim as he exposes callous business model - 'it's enjoyable'
Afghan criminal Haji Ajmal admitted it is his "job to be a bit aggressive" and rule groups of asylum seekers with an iron fist.
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Guido Fawkes29 Jun 2026
EXC: Staff at Rayner’s ‘Jobs Police’ Agency Enjoy Five-Star Trip to Uzbekistan One Month After Launch
Personnel from the new employment rights policeman enjoyed five-star accommodation in faraway Uzbekistan for a conference. Despite only being an operational agency for two months… Some Whitehall-watchers were perplexed when staff from the newly-founded Fair Work Agency, which launched in April, announced they had travelled to the Tashkent International Migration Forum in Uzbekistan. Sara Crawford,…
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