India, June 17 -- A fresh political debate has erupted in the United Kingdom after MP Rupert Lowe called for the deportation of Pakistani-origin men convicted or linked to grooming gang crimes.

Speaking in Parliament, Lowe argued that individuals involved in organized child sexual exploitation should be removed from the country and urged the government to take stronger action against offenders.

During his speech, the MP read testimonies from survivors of grooming gang abuse and accused authorities of failing to adequately address the issue for years.

He claimed that concerns about race, religion and community relations had at times prevented institutions from confronting the problem effectively.

His remarks have reignited discussions ...