Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid launched a scathing attack on Illegal Migration Minister Michael Tomlinson during Thursday's heated episode, condemning the government's £1.6 billion Rwanda scheme as "disgusting" and a colossal waste of taxpayer money.
The tense exchange saw Reid challenge Tomlinson directly, stating: "The British people are not stupid. They can see that this is a disgusting waste of money." Her remarks came as she highlighted the staggering £1.6 billion price tag attached to the controversial deportation plan.
Reid didn't hold back, pressing the minister on why the government was prioritising what many see as an expensive and unworkable scheme over addressing critical domestic issues. "Why are you doing this?" she demanded, questioning the morality and practicality of sending asylum seekers to Rwanda while British families struggle with cost-of-living pressures.
Minister Tomlinson faced an uphill battle defending the policy, insisting the government remained "confident" in its approach despite mounting criticism and legal challenges. The confrontation represents one of the most direct challenges to the Rwanda policy on mainstream television to date.
This explosive segment has since gone viral across social media platforms, with viewers praising Reid for her uncompromising questioning of a government policy that has attracted widespread controversy since its inception.
