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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jon Stone

Boris Johnson trying to distract from Partygate lawbreaking with Rwanda plan, Tory MP says

AP

Boris Johnson is trying to distract the public from his lockdown law-breaking with an eye-catching announcement on immigration, a senior Conservative MP has said.

Tobias Ellwood, who chairs parliament's defence select committee, said plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing were a "massive distraction".

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