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Man born and raised in UK must get UK visa or leave the country

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Editor's note: since the time of writing the Home Office has apologised and confirmed that Mr. Ridge is automatically a UK citizen

A man born in the UK may have to leave country if he can't get a UK visa or UK citizenship, despite living there for his whole life.

Shane Ridge, 21, received a letter from the UK Home Office last week telling him his driving license had been revoked, and that he may face a £5000 pound fine and a prison sentence if he doesn't leave the UK voluntarily.

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Comments by Sanwar Ali:

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