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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ellie Iorizzo

Sunak defends Government’s asylum policy following criticism from Lineker

PA Wire

Rishi Sunak has continued to defend the Government’s new immigration policy, saying “I hope everyone over time realises that this is the right approach”, following criticism from sports pundit Gary Lineker.

The Prime Minister’s comments came after the Match Of The Day presenter branded plans to tackle small boat crossings of the Channel as “immeasurably cruel”.

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