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Starmer to scrap Rwanda scheme in first 100 days

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pledges to scrap the controversial Rwanda deportation scheme immediately if elected, branding it an 'expensive gimmick' that has failed to deter Channel crossings.

Home Office: 12 staff, 1 worker on Rwanda returns

Exclusive investigation reveals staggering inefficiency within the Home Office as a dozen staff members are assigned to Rwanda asylum policy, with only a single caseworker actually processing returns.

Adil Ray's Fiery GMB Clash Over Rwanda Bill

Good Morning Britain descends into heated debate as Adil Ray confronts Treasury Minister Bim Afolami over the controversial Rwanda asylum policy, exposing government divisions.

Jenrick: Sunak's Rwanda plan 'misplaced hope'

Former Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick delivers blistering parliamentary attack on Rishi Sunak's flagship Rwanda asylum policy, warning it won't stop small boat crossings and represents a 'triumph of hope over experience'.

Yvette Cooper scraps Rwanda asylum scheme

New Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has officially terminated the controversial Rwanda asylum plan, marking a dramatic shift in UK immigration policy under the Labour government.

Starmer defends government over Rwanda scheme

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has surprisingly defended the government's position on the Rwanda scheme while facing Conservative accusations of hypocrisy over his own immigration stance.

Cleverly's empty chair moment over Rwanda scheme

Home Secretary James Cleverly faces embarrassment after dodging a televised interview about the controversial Rwanda asylum policy, leaving presenter Paul Brand to question an empty chair in a dramatic political moment.

Badenoch defies Sunak in Tory migration rift

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch refuses to condemn Lee Anderson's controversial migration remarks, exposing deepening divisions within Conservative Party ahead of elections.

Starmer axes Rwanda deportation scheme on first day as PM

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has officially terminated the UK's controversial Rwanda asylum scheme, branding it an 'expensive gimmick' that failed to deter Channel crossings. The move signals a major shift in Britain's immigration policy.

Second migrant deported to France under UK deal

An Eritrean national becomes the second person removed to France under the UK's new returns agreement, amid mounting legal challenges and political debate over the policy's efficacy and humanity.

Starmer Scraps Rwanda Deportation Scheme

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has officially terminated the controversial Rwanda deportation plan, labelling it a costly failure. A new security pact with France aims to address the small boats crisis with a 'pragmatic' approach.

First migrant deported to Rwanda from UK

A failed asylum seeker has been forcibly removed to Rwanda, becoming the first person sent under the UK's new flagship immigration policy. The landmark flight departed from a secret location amid fierce legal and political debate.

High Court rejects UK's Rwanda removal scheme bid

The UK Government's High Court bid to continue its Rwanda asylum seeker removal scheme has been rejected, dealing a significant blow to its immigration strategy. The ruling challenges the legality of the policy amidst ongoing legal battles.

High Court Halts Rwanda Deportation Flight

The High Court has issued a last-minute injunction, grounding a flight set to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. The ruling marks a major setback for the government's controversial immigration policy.

First Asylum Seeker Removed to France in UK Deal

The Home Office has confirmed the first removal of an asylum seeker to France under a new reciprocal agreement, sparking immediate backlash from charities who label the scheme 'inhumane and unworkable'.

First UK-Rwanda Deportation Flight Takes Off

The UK government has launched its controversial Rwanda deportation scheme, with the first flight carrying asylum seekers departing from a Ministry of Defence airfield. The move, a cornerstone of PM Boris Johnson's immigration policy, faces fierce legal c

UK Court Blocks French Minister's Rwanda Visit

The UK High Court has intervened to prevent France's Interior Minister from visiting Rwanda, branding the UK's own asylum policy as unlawful in a major diplomatic and legal rebuke.

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