FORMER deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has warned Vladimir Putin not to enter Sheffield Hallam.

The Russian president’s name was at the top of a controversial ‘blacklist’ of world leaders who are forbidden from setting foot in the leafy South Yorkshire constituency.

Clegg said: “Putin is not allowed in Sheffield Hallam from now on. Simple as, end of.

“If he is driving up through the Derbyshire Dales due north, he will be stopped at the Yorkshire border and asked to turn back. If he fancies a day out at the Peak District National Park, he can think again.”

Clegg added: “As for visiting Crookes, Dore, Totley, Fulwood, Stannington or any other sleepy west Sheffield suburb, he can forget it.

“I’d be intrigued to know how he likes them apples.”

Putin said: “Only reason I go Sheffield is to watch snooker at Crucible… in Sheffield Central.

“Vladimir win again.”