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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Aubrey Allegretti Political correspondent

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss accused of cruelty over Rwanda-style deal promises

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are vying for votes from the Tory membership.
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are vying for votes from the Tory membership. Composite: Getty Images

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss have been accused of “cruelty and immorality” for promising more Rwanda-style deals to remove asylum seekers from the UK, as charities claimed the pair were pandering to party members’ hardline views.

Amnesty International led criticism of immigration plans announced over the weekend by the Tory leadership candidates, saying the “dreadful” pledges would come at “great human and financial cost”.

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