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Rwanda plan: Rishi Sunak has insisted on pushing ahead – here's where he could take it next

The UK supreme court has ruled against the government’s plan to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing. But this isn’t the end of the story – a version of the plan is likely to resurface in some form. The initial reactions from the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, and…

The Conversation · Nov 16, 2023

Cleverly clashes with radio presenter over Rwanda policy during interview

Home Secretary James Cleverly told Amol Rajan ‘you’re not asking questions, you’re making statements’.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

UK government to present full law to set aside supreme court Rwanda decision

Decision to table primary legislation in parliament puts in doubt Rishi Sunak’s aim for flights to begin leaving for Rwanda by spring

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023

Former top judge slams Sunak’s Rwanda plan and accuses PM of ‘changing facts by law’

Lord Sumption said an attempt by ministers to legally deem Rwanda a ‘safe’ country for asylum seekers would apply in Britain but would not be recognised internationally

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Batshit: Did James Cleverly use this word to slam Rwanda plan? Read his responses and make up your own mind

Cabinet minister James Cleverly appeared not to fully deny during some interviews that he had privately called the Government's Rwanda plan 'batshit'

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2023

James Cleverly promises new Rwanda treaty ‘in days not weeks’ - but refuses to say when flights will leave

New home secretary refuses to say when asylum seekers would be deported to Rwanda, but said a new bill to revive the scheme will move through the Commons ‘quickly’

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

No 10 says it will produce ‘emergency’ bill to show Rwanda safe country ‘in coming weeks’ – as it happened

Downing Street says legislation will make clear ‘Rwanda is safe’ and will address court’s concerns after policy ruled unlawful

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023

Ministers ‘determined’ to get Rwanda removal flight off before the election

Home Secretary James Cleverly said a new treaty with Kigali could be ratified by Parliament in days rather than weeks.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

DR Congo faces logistical, security challenges before pivotal December poll

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is gearing up for high-stakes elections on December 20, with incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi facing a crowded field of challengers that includes the runner-up in the disputed 2018 vote and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. With five weeks to go before polls open, organisers…

France 24 · Nov 16, 2023

Emergency law to revive Sunak's Rwanda plan may be rushed through Parliament 'in days,' James Cleverly

New law will declare Rwanda a safe country despite a scathing judgement from the Supreme Court about the Government's plans to send asylum seekers to the East African country

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2023