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Branwen Jones

'I'm ashamed' What people in Wales had to say about 'inhumane' plans to send asylum seekers arriving in the UK to Rwanda

People have responded angrily to the UK Government's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing as part of their attempts to reduce the number of people crossing the Channel by small boats illegally. On Thursday morning, the Secretary of State for Wales, Simon Hart, appeared on Sky News to discuss the government's intentions.

While speaking to Sky News' Kay Burley, Mr Hart said the plans had the potential to be a "really humane step forward". He also said: "We are trying to safeguard people's interests... This is meant to be about being able to distinguish between economical migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. And trying to make sure that people end up in a safe place with a reasonable future. That is something I would imagine we could join in some form of agreement."

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