The Latest Breaking News from Rwanda

Patel on the defensive over Rwanda plan amid criticism from religious leaders

The Home Secretary said the policy was ‘bold and innovative’ and challenged critics to come up with better idea

Wales Online · Apr 18, 2022

Patel defends Rwanda plan and challenges critics to come up with better idea

Writing in The Times, the Home Secretary said the policy was ‘bold and innovative’.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2022

'Boris Johnson's cruel Rwanda refugee ploy is no get out of jail free card'

One-way tickets to Rwanda will almost certainly be illegal, an unintentionally fitting move from a Conservative scammer with no respect for the rule of law

Daily Mirror · Apr 17, 2022

Archbishop has misunderstood aims of Rwanda migrants policy – Rees-Mogg

The Cabinet minister suggested people are ‘supporting organised crime’ in crossing the Channel in small boats.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2022

Priti Patel warned about Rwanda plan by top official - day before announcement

Matthew Rycroft warned Ms Patel about the ‘uncertainty’ over ’value for money’

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2022

Home Office chief questions whether Rwanda plan will deter asylum seekers

Matthew Rycroft says that without evidence to justify the plan he cannot be sure it provides value for money

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2022

Archbishop of York condemns 'depressing and distressing' plans to send migrants to Rwanda

'We don’t need to build more barriers and cower in the darkness of the shadows they create'

Wales Online · Apr 17, 2022

Tory MP accuses archbishop of ‘wanting to live with law-breaking’ after Rwanda asylum criticism

Justin Welby says there are ‘serious ethical questions about sending asylum seekers overseas’

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2022

Archbishop of Canterbury condemns Britain's Rwanda asylum plan

The Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned a British plan to send tens of thousands of asylum seekers to the East African country of Rwanda, saying the policy did not stand "the judgment of God".

Reuters · Apr 17, 2022

Senior civil servant piles on Rwanda refugee scheme after archbishop says policy won't pass God's scrutiny

Home Secretary Priti Patel warned the plans will cost taxpayers and won't be a deterrent either

Wales Online · Apr 17, 2022