On the recordJuly 14, 2026
The 1971 Act provided protections for long-term UK residents but should not be used as a bar against removal in cases like that of Shabir Ahmed.
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Shabana Mahmood
Labour Party
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bbc.co.ukThe 1971 Act provided protections for long-term UK residents but should not be used as a bar against removal in cases like that of Shabir Ahmed.
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