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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Hamish Morrison

Campaigners force Rwanda plans delay in temporary reprieve for migrants

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, by military personnel, following a small boat incident in the Channel today/PA Media

The Government has been forced to delay its first deportation flights to Rwanda after campaigners lodged a legal campaign against the controversial policy.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said last weekend that 50 asylum seekers have already been told they are due to be flown to the East African nation within a fortnight, which would be the end of May, but anticipated opposition to the move.

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