The U.K. Supreme Court has struck down a plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda
1 year, 4 months ago

The U.K. Supreme Court has struck down a plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda

NPR  

The U.K. Supreme Court has struck down a plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda Enlarge this image toggle caption Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP LONDON — In a massive defeat for the British prime minister, the United Kingdom's Supreme Court unanimously ruled Wednesday that the government's controversial immigration policy is unlawful. Eighteen months after the U.K. government announced the Rwanda policy, and a general election expected about a year from now, experts say this ruling from the country's highest court has left the Sunak government with no legal routes to salvage what was a signature immigration policy: criminalizing crossing the English Channel by boat without a visa and threatening anyone who made the journey with being sent home or, if that is deemed unsafe, then to Rwanda. Enlarge this image toggle caption Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images Announcing the highly anticipated Supreme Court ruling Wednesday morning, the president of the court Robert Reed said there was a "real risk" that asylum-seekers could be sent from Rwanda back to the places they had fled. Braverman — who has previously described deporting migrants to Rwanda as her "dream" and "obsession" — said in her letter that Sunak had no "credible plan B" if the government lost in the Supreme Court.

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MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Revive Rwanda plan NOW. It's the only way to deter boat gangs
5 months, 1 week ago

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Revive Rwanda plan NOW. It's the only way to deter boat gangs

Daily Mail  

The heart sinks at the news that a baby has died in the Channel, the latest wholly innocent victim of the wicked people-smuggling industry that now flourishes on so many dangerous routes between the Middle East and Europe, between Africa and Europe and in the narrow seas between the UK and France. MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: 'We have to persuade …

After Starmer nixing Sunak’s Rwanda plan, Germany wants UK's facilities to deport immigrants
6 months, 3 weeks ago

After Starmer nixing Sunak’s Rwanda plan, Germany wants UK's facilities to deport immigrants

Firstpost  

Despite the plan’s termination, however, accommodation funded by the UK remains in place in Rwanda, with some facilities reportedly ready to house migrants. Image used for representative purpose/AFP The United Kingdom’s Rwanda deportation plan– the one where the government would pay the African nation to send around 200 immigrants there– was scrapped by the new Labour government under Prime Minister …

UK's scrapped Rwanda migrant plan a 'shocking waste' of $904 million in public funds, minister says
8 months, 1 week ago

UK's scrapped Rwanda migrant plan a 'shocking waste' of $904 million in public funds, minister says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A scrapped plan by former …

UK’s scrapped Rwanda migrant plan a ‘shocking waste’ of $904 million in public funds, minister says
8 months, 1 week ago

UK’s scrapped Rwanda migrant plan a ‘shocking waste’ of $904 million in public funds, minister says

Associated Press  

LONDON — A scrapped plan by former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to send some migrants on a one-way trip to Rwanda was the “most shocking waste of taxpayer money I have ever seen,” the U.K.’s new home secretary said Monday as she put the cost at 700 million pounds in public funds. Home Secretary Yvette Copper said the failed …

Rwanda says it is aware of the UK’s intention to terminate contentious deportation scheme
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rwanda says it is aware of the UK’s intention to terminate contentious deportation scheme

Associated Press  

KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda’s government says it is aware of the United Kingdom’s intention to terminate its plan to deport asylum-seekers to the East African country. In a statement late Monday, the office of the Rwandan government spokesman said the deal had been initiated by the UK “to address the crisis of irregular migration affecting the UK — a problem …

New U.K. Prime Minister Starmer says controversial Rwanda deportation plan is 'dead and buried'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

New U.K. Prime Minister Starmer says controversial Rwanda deportation plan is 'dead and buried'

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on July 6 that he is scrapping a controversial Conservative policy to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda. Mr. Starmer made the announcement after holding his first Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing St., the day after his Labour Party's landslide victory overturned 14 years of Conservative rule. The Rwanda plan was one of the showcase policies …

Sunak claims Labour would make UK ‘illegal migration capital of the world’
9 months ago

Sunak claims Labour would make UK ‘illegal migration capital of the world’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak has claimed Labour would make the UK the …

‘I kept asking why’: Syrian refugee detained for 25 days for Rwanda flight speaks after release
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘I kept asking why’: Syrian refugee detained for 25 days for Rwanda flight speaks after release

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mohammad was one of more than 100 asylum seekers rounded up by the Home …

Rwanda accuses UN refugee agency of lying in British asylum policy case
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rwanda accuses UN refugee agency of lying in British asylum policy case

Al Jazeera  

UN lawyers say British refugee deportation plan could see Rwanda send them elsewhere, exposing them to further dangers. Rwanda has accused the United Nations refugee agency of lying after the body told a British court this week that asylum seekers sent to the East African country could be moved on to states where they risked torture or death. Lawyers representing …

Starmer accuses Sunak of calling early election to avoid Rwanda test
10 months, 1 week ago

Starmer accuses Sunak of calling early election to avoid Rwanda test

The Independent  

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Rishi Sunak admits no Rwanda deportation flights will take off before election
10 months, 1 week ago

Rishi Sunak admits no Rwanda deportation flights will take off before election

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The shadow home secretary said the reason Mr Sunak called …

Sunak says no Rwanda deportation flights before election as campaigns begin
10 months, 1 week ago

Sunak says no Rwanda deportation flights before election as campaigns begin

Al Jazeera  

A Labour victory in July 4 poll could scuttle controversial gov’t scheme that aims to send asylum seekers to the African country. No deportation flights to Rwanda will take place before a July 4 snap election, United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said, meaning a Labour Party victory could stop the controversial Conservative Party scheme from ever leaving the …

Suella Braverman leads Tory backlash at Rishi Sunak's 'failed' Brexit deal after Belfast court rules against PM's small boats plan - but minister insists migrants will STILL be sent to Rwanda even if
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Suella Braverman leads Tory backlash at Rishi Sunak's 'failed' Brexit deal after Belfast court rules against PM's small boats plan - but minister insists migrants will STILL be sent to Rwanda even if

Daily Mail  

Suella Braverman today led a Tory backlash against Rishi Sunak's 'failed' Brexit deal following a bombshell court ruling in Northern Ireland. Suella Braverman led a Tory backlash against Rishi Sunak 's 'failed' Brexit deal following a bombshell court ruling in Northern Ireland The former home secretary claimed Mr Sunak's Windsor Framework deal means Northern Ireland 'is effectively to be treated …

The UK government’s controversial asylum seeker policy
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The UK government’s controversial asylum seeker policy

ABC  

KATHRYN DISS, REPORTER: Anger and fear on the streets of London as the consequences of the Conservative government’s controversial political decision set in. KATHRYN DISS: Even though the first flights aren’t due to leave until July, immigration officials have started detaining asylum seekers. KATHRYN DISS: Back at the protest, 27-year-old Nik Mohammad Noori is among those asylum seekers fearful of …

Rwanda flights could come as soon as June as Starmer slams Tory ‘gimmicks’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rwanda flights could come as soon as June as Starmer slams Tory ‘gimmicks’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It comes as Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he will scrap the Rwanda …

Charity launches legal action against Rwanda plan
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Charity launches legal action against Rwanda plan

The Telegraph  

An asylum charity has launched the first blanket legal action against Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan to deport migrants. Asylum Aid – which was party to the legal challenge that blocked the first flight to Rwanda two years ago – has begun proceedings against the Home Office over what it claims is an “unlawful” policy to send migrants to Rwanda. It …

A man who failed to get asylum in the UK is said to have voluntarily flown to Rwanda
10 months, 4 weeks ago

A man who failed to get asylum in the UK is said to have voluntarily flown to Rwanda

Associated Press  

KIGALI, Rwanda — An unsuccessful asylum-seeker in the U.K. has voluntarily arrived in Rwanda, an official said, as the British government rounded up the first group of migrants it expects to fly to Kigali this summer. The man, whose nationality was not disclosed, did not arrive under a controversial deal to deport to Rwanda migrants who enter the U.K. illegally, …

UK starts detaining asylum seekers to be deported to Rwanda
10 months, 4 weeks ago

UK starts detaining asylum seekers to be deported to Rwanda

Al Jazeera  

Government expects to deport 5,700 migrants and asylum seekers to Rwanda this year, but rights groups ready to mount new legal challenge. British authorities have started detaining asylum seekers as part of a new scheme to deport them to Rwanda, the government said, with the first flights expected to take off as early as July. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who …

U.K. to deport 5,700 migrants to Rwanda this year
11 months ago

U.K. to deport 5,700 migrants to Rwanda this year

The Hindu  

The U.K. expects to deport 5,700 migrants to Rwanda this year, a senior minister said Tuesday, after the government published new details on the controversial plan. Rwanda has "in principle" agreed to accept 5,700 migrants already in the UK, the interior ministry revealed late Monday. Migrants who arrived in the UK between January 2022 and June last year are liable …

Rishi Sunak will not take back migrants because of general election, says Irish PM
11 months ago

Rishi Sunak will not take back migrants because of general election, says Irish PM

The Telegraph  

The Irish prime minister has said that Britain agreed to take back its asylum seekers but suggested Rishi Sunak won’t admit it because of the upcoming elections. On Tuesday, Simon Harris warned Mr Sunak that there was “legitimate expectation” that the UK would honour the post-Brexit agreement on migrant returns. The Prime Minister has already ruled out accepting any returns …

British and Irish officials meet as tensions rise over what to do with asylum seekers
11 months ago

British and Irish officials meet as tensions rise over what to do with asylum seekers

Associated Press  

LONDON — British and Irish officials met Monday as tensions rise over the movement of asylum seekers from the U.K. to neighboring Ireland and Ireland’s proposal to send them back. Irish premier Simon Harris said Sunday that Ireland will not “provide a loophole for anybody else’s migration challenges” after one of his ministers said more than 80% of asylum seekers …

'If France won't take them back, neither will we': UK slaps down Irish government plan to return asylum seekers who cross the border
11 months ago

'If France won't take them back, neither will we': UK slaps down Irish government plan to return asylum seekers who cross the border

Daily Mail  

An Irish government plan to send asylum seekers back to Britain was met with a point-blank refusal last night. Irish justice minister Helen McEntee has said that more than 80 per cent of the country's asylum seekers now cross the border from Northern Ireland. Irish justice minister Helen McEntee has said that more than 80 per cent of the country's …

Sunak claims migrants going to Ireland shows Rwanda plan is working, despite no flights taking off
11 months ago

Sunak claims migrants going to Ireland shows Rwanda plan is working, despite no flights taking off

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak has pounced on claims that migrants are heading to …

Ireland looking to send asylum seekers back to UK: Report
11 months ago

Ireland looking to send asylum seekers back to UK: Report

Al Jazeera  

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says it’s evidence that his plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is acting as a deterrent. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told Sky News it was evidence that London’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is acting as a deterrent. The spokesperson added that the Irish PM had asked his justice minister “to …

Rwanda Bill: Meet the migrants who say Rishi Sunak’s asylum plan won’t deter them from crossing the Channel
11 months ago

Rwanda Bill: Meet the migrants who say Rishi Sunak’s asylum plan won’t deter them from crossing the Channel

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Nadeem, 24, is trying to reach his family in the …

Rwanda bill criticised by Irish foreign minister as ‘fearful’ migrants cross border
11 months ago

Rwanda bill criticised by Irish foreign minister as ‘fearful’ migrants cross border

The Independent  

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Rwanda Bill becomes law after weeks of parliamentary deadlock
11 months ago

Rwanda Bill becomes law after weeks of parliamentary deadlock

The Independent  

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Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Bill Passed in UK Parliament, but Obstacles Still Remain
11 months, 1 week ago

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Bill Passed in UK Parliament, but Obstacles Still Remain

The Quint  

If the Home Office upholds its decision, a person can challenge their removal in court. If their removal is still upheld, a person might take the last-resort step of applying to the European Court of Human Rights for an interim order blocking their deportation. However, this course of action is complicated by the fact that civil servants have been directed …

Rishi Sunak urged to think again on Rwanda plan after five die in Channel
11 months, 1 week ago

Rishi Sunak urged to think again on Rwanda plan after five die in Channel

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A girl aged seven was among five migrants who died as …

‘Stop the boats’ is an idle refrain – it is time for the Tories to stop the boasts…
11 months, 1 week ago

‘Stop the boats’ is an idle refrain – it is time for the Tories to stop the boasts…

The Independent  

Monday 22 April was a memorable day in the House of Lords – though not in a good way. Yes, the debates followed the usual level of courtesy between colleagues holding deeply opposed views, a style that marks out the Lords as one of the world’s best debating chambers. Certainly, we could have disembowelled the bill completely in its tracks …

The UK government finally passes bill to send migrants to Rwanda, but the battle is not over
11 months, 1 week ago

The UK government finally passes bill to send migrants to Rwanda, but the battle is not over

Associated Press  

LONDON — The British Parliament has finally passed legislation to send some migrants to Rwanda, clearing the runway for flights this summer under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ’s controversial plan aimed at deterring risky English Channel crossings by people desperate to reach the U.K. A bill designed to unblock a plan beset by court challenges and legislative battles was approved …

Rwanda Bill: How did my MP vote on Sunak’s asylum legislation?
11 months, 1 week ago

Rwanda Bill: How did my MP vote on Sunak’s asylum legislation?

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda bill will become law after a night of …

Labour will not deport a single asylum seeker to Rwanda, Yvette Cooper confirms
11 months, 1 week ago

Labour will not deport a single asylum seeker to Rwanda, Yvette Cooper confirms

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said shoplifters had been ‘encouraged’ by …

Sunak vows ‘nothing will stand in way’ of Rwanda flights after Bill passes
11 months, 1 week ago

Sunak vows ‘nothing will stand in way’ of Rwanda flights after Bill passes

The Independent  

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UK's Sunak says nothing will stop Rwanda policy, migrants die in channel
11 months, 1 week ago

UK's Sunak says nothing will stop Rwanda policy, migrants die in channel

Hindustan Times  

By Kate Holton UK's Sunak says nothing will stop Rwanda policy, migrants die in channel LONDON, - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed that nothing would prevent him from sending asylum seekers to Rwanda after parliament finally approved the divisive policy that is designed to deter migrants from travelling in small boats to Britain. They cite concerns about the East …

Rwanda Bill: What happens now Rishi Sunak has forced deportation plan through
11 months, 1 week ago

Rwanda Bill: What happens now Rishi Sunak has forced deportation plan through

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Prime Minister has said “nothing will stand in our way” …

UK passes bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda: What’s next?
11 months, 1 week ago

UK passes bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda: What’s next?

Al Jazeera  

The government has already chartered planes for deportations to start as early as July, but legal headaches are far from over. “The UK government clearly doesn’t care about the cost of its #Rwanda deportation scheme to UK taxpayers any more than it cares about the cruelty it will inflict on asylum seekers.” Read @astroehlein’s Daily Brief on an obsession turning …

Five migrants die while crossing English Channel from France hours after UK passes Rwanda deportation bill
11 months, 1 week ago

Five migrants die while crossing English Channel from France hours after UK passes Rwanda deportation bill

India TV News  

London: Five people, including a child, died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France on Tuesday, mere hours after the UK Parliament passed a much-delayed bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda in a bid to deter the dangerous crossings. UK Parliament's Rwanda deportation bill The incident occurred hours after British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's latest effort …

What is UK's Rwanda deportation bill and why is it such a big issue for Rishi Sunak? Explained
11 months, 1 week ago

What is UK's Rwanda deportation bill and why is it such a big issue for Rishi Sunak? Explained

India TV News  

London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak got a much-needed win in his troubled tenure as his latest effort to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda was finally made into law after approval from the UK Parliament amid much criticism. The UK Supreme Court last year upheld a ruling that the legislation was unlawful as Rwanda could not be considered as a …

Rwanda Bill: Flights to go ahead as asylum policy finally passes into law in major boost for Rishi Sunak
11 months, 1 week ago

Rwanda Bill: Flights to go ahead as asylum policy finally passes into law in major boost for Rishi Sunak

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Parliament has finally passed Rishi Sunak’s “emergency” Rwanda bill but the …

The government is ready to take on lawyers and campaign groups over the Rwanda plan, Rishi Sunak vows
11 months, 1 week ago

The government is ready to take on lawyers and campaign groups over the Rwanda plan, Rishi Sunak vows

Daily Mail  

Ministers are braced to take on lawyers and campaign groups who try to stop asylum seekers being sent to Rwanda. Rishi Sunak stressed the Home Office is 'ready' to carry out the 'complex operational endeavour' Charities have major concerns about vulnerable asylum seekers deciding to 'disengage' Number 10 previously pledged to make cases 'watertight' against individuals it planned to send …

If we're sent to Rwanda we'll just try again: Migrants in Dunkirk who are trying to enter UK vow they'll return to make another crossing if they are deported to Africa - as they brand stop the boats p
11 months, 1 week ago

If we're sent to Rwanda we'll just try again: Migrants in Dunkirk who are trying to enter UK vow they'll return to make another crossing if they are deported to Africa - as they brand stop the boats p

Daily Mail  

Migrants in Dunkirk wanting to cross the Channel in small boats have vowed they will just keep coming back even if deported to Rwanda. One migrant at a camp in Dunkirk has told BBC Breakfast it is 'no matter' to him whether he is deported to Rwanda and how he sees it as 'important' to go to the UK Another, …

Rishi Sunak promises Rwanda deportation flights in July ahead of parliamentary showdown
11 months, 1 week ago

Rishi Sunak promises Rwanda deportation flights in July ahead of parliamentary showdown

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rwanda deportation flights will begin in July, Rishi Sunak has said …

Sunak to set out details of Rwanda plan as parliamentary showdown looms
11 months, 1 week ago

Sunak to set out details of Rwanda plan as parliamentary showdown looms

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Prime Minister will use a press conference to outline a “robust” operational plan …

UK Parliament approves Rwanda deportation bill, ending weeks of legislative stalemate
11 months, 1 week ago

UK Parliament approves Rwanda deportation bill, ending weeks of legislative stalemate

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ‘s latest effort to send some migrants to Rwanda finally won approval from Parliament early Tuesday, hours after he pledged deportation flights would begin in July. “We will see some attempts to block deportations legally.” Sunak has staked his political future to the deportation flights, making a pledge to “stop the boats” a …

Rishi Sunak to urge peers to back Rwanda plan as it faces final showdown
11 months, 1 week ago

Rishi Sunak to urge peers to back Rwanda plan as it faces final showdown

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made …

UK’s Sunak promises Rwanda deportation flights will begin in 10-12 weeks
11 months, 1 week ago

UK’s Sunak promises Rwanda deportation flights will begin in 10-12 weeks

Al Jazeera  

Sunak says the government would force parliament to sit late into the night on Monday to pass new legislation if needed. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised to start sending asylum seekers to Rwanda within 10 to 12 weeks, telling the upper house of Parliament that he will force new legislation through despite its opposition to the plan. Sunak …

Why the UK’s Plan to Stop Migrants Depends on Rwanda
11 months, 1 week ago

Why the UK’s Plan to Stop Migrants Depends on Rwanda

Bloomberg  

The UK has developed a controversial solution to the migration pressures facing many developed nations: Send asylum-seekers to Africa. The plan — first floated by then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson in April 2022 — was to immediately deport migrants who arrive on British shores without permission some 4,000 miles to Rwanda and leave them there. More than 70% of those who …

Rishi Sunak refuses to recommit to spring deadline for Rwanda flights
11 months, 1 week ago

Rishi Sunak refuses to recommit to spring deadline for Rwanda flights

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak has refused to recommit to his spring deadline …

Rishi Sunak delays Rwanda flight plans as Downing Street refuses to commit to Spring
11 months, 1 week ago

Rishi Sunak delays Rwanda flight plans as Downing Street refuses to commit to Spring

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The government had previously said on several occasions that flights would take off by the …

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