Statement on deportation of Abu Qatada
8 July 2013
The Home Secretary, Theresa May, made a statement in the House of Commons on Monday 8 July on the deportation of Abu Qatada
Shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.
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