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Published on 22:44 GMTSource: The Independent - Center-left
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Published on 13:30 GMT
Migrants brought ashore at Dover hours after Rwanda bill passed
Migrants were rescued while crossing the English Channel and brought to Dover on Tuesday 23 April, hours after the UK approved the migrant deportation bill. Footage from Sky News showed the UK Border Force vessel approaching the small crowded boat to …
Source: The Independent - Center-left -
Published on 11:20 GMT
Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill explained
After a considerable amount of parliamentary back-and-forth known as ‘ping pong’, the Conservatives’ controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is set to become law, with the House of Lords dropping its final two proposed amendments to the Safety …
Source: The Independent - Center-left -
Published on 16:27 GMT
The obstacles that could still stop flights to Rwanda from taking off
Rishi Sunak has finally secured the legislation he needs to support his Rwanda plan. A late night session of ping pong between the two houses of parliament culminated with the passage of the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act. Under this plan, …
Source: The Conversation - Neutral -
Published on 16:47 GMT
Human rights groups chide U.K. plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda after Parliament backs new law
LONDON — Britain’s plans to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda were swiftly condemned by international humanitarian organizations after Parliament approved legislation allowing the deportation flights to begin later this year. Both the U.N. refugee agency …
Source: The Washington Times - Right-wing -
Published on 15:44 GMT
Stumbling blocks that could still impede Rwanda deportations
After a bumpy and lengthier than expected journey the government’s safety of Rwanda legislation has finally reached the parliamentary finishing line with royal assent expected this week. But as a battle on one front ends for the government several new ones …
Source: The Guardian - Center-left -
Published on 20:07 GMT
Rwanda will help us take back control of our borders
As the Home Secretary who negotiated the UK’s world-leading Migration and Economic Partnership with Rwanda I backed the passage of the Safety of Rwanda Act through every stage in Parliament. The Prime Minister’s statement on the operational plans in place …
Source: Daily Express - Right-wing -
Published on 16:33 GMT
Five reasons why Rishi's Rwanda Bill will not solve the UK’s immigration crisis
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says plans to send illegal migrants to the African country will deter them from crossing the Channel. But his new Bill looks likely to fail. Migrants crossing the English Channel in a small boat last month ( Image: TOLGA AKMEN…
Source: Daily Mirror - Left-wing -
Published on 16:27 GMT
Parliament passes bill declaring Rwanda safe – but can it really be called a law at all?
After months of deadlock, the House of Lords withdrew its opposition to the safety of Rwanda (asylum and immigration) bill, meaning that it will become law upon receiving royal assent. This legislation declares in UK law that Rwanda is a safe country for …
Source: The Conversation - Neutral -
Published on 15:37 GMT
Piers Morgan brands Tory MP a 'halfwit' and says he should be sent to Rwanda in deportation plan row
Piers Morgan hit out at Tory MP and minister for illegal migration Michael Tomlinson on Tuesday demanding he be sent to Rwanda as he slammed the Government's deportation plan Piers Morgan brands Tory MP a 'halfwit' and says he should be sent to …
Source: Daily Mirror - Left-wing