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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Sam Blewett

Rishi Sunak defends plan to detain child migrants under small boats bill

PA Wire

Children cannot be exempted from plans to detain people who cross the Channel in small boats to prevent the creation of a “pull factor”, Rishi Sunak has argued.

The Prime Minister told MPs on Tuesday that the new policy should include families to prevent an “incentive” for people to bring minors with them.

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