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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Matthew Weaver

Refugees minister who refused to endorse Rwanda policy quits

Lord Harrington during an interview in August on the UK's Ukrainian refugee response, at his office in Westminster, London
The timing of Lord Harrington’s departure suggests he expected his role was unlikely to be renewed. Photograph: Aaron Chown/PA

Richard Harrington, who distanced himself from the government’s policy of sending migrants to Rwanda, has quit as refugees minister a day before Liz Truss is expected to be confirmed as the next prime minister.

He claimed he was stepping down because his job was essentially complete, but the timing of his departure suggests he expected his role was not likely to be renewed by the incoming administration.

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