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Braverman a ‘dictator like Putin’ says top Tory after her latest outburst in Rwanda row

Suella Braverman says Rishi Sunak’s proposal is unlawful and unlikely to succeed in removing asylum seekers

The Independent UK

What the papers say – November 17

Rwanda flights, tax cuts and a benefits crackdown appear on the front pages of Friday’s newspapers.

The Independent UK

Braverman accused of wanting to ‘do what Putin and Xi do’ with new Rwanda ‘solution’

Sacked home secretary proposes introducing legislation that ‘excludes all avenues of legal challenge’ to deportation for small boat arrivals

The Independent UK

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Braverman sets out Rwanda plan solution as she calls for end to ‘self-deception’

The sacked home secretary proposed introducing legislation that ‘excludes all avenues of legal challenge’ to deportation for small boat arrivals.

The Independent UK

Peers and MPs pledge to block Sunak’s Rwanda plan as Braverman labels it ‘magical thinking’

Fast-track bill, following supreme court ruling barring deportation flights, “will be wildly unpopular legislation” says Tory peer

The Guardian - UK

No guarantee Rwanda flight will take off next year, says Chancellor

Jeremy Hunt said the UK Government could not give a ‘precise date’ for when a deportation flight might leave for east Africa

Evening Standard

OPINION - In the Conservative Party, there is always someone to your right

"Constitutionally really quite extraordinary" – that's the view of former Supreme Court justice Lord Sumption on the government's plan to use emergency law to "change the facts" and declare Rwanda safe. Is he right?

Evening Standard

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UK ministers’ efforts to revive Rwanda policy likely to fail, lawyers say

Government accused of ‘magical thinking’ and ignoring facts on the ground that led to supreme court judgment

The Guardian - UK

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

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

James Cleverly lines up with post-truth brigade on Rwanda shambles

Any uncomfortable facts can simply be airbrushed out of history by an act of parliament, Jimmy Dimly reveals

The Guardian - UK

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

OPINION - The Standard View: Rishi Sunak’s asylum policy is failing on all fronts

Hours after his flagship Rwanda asylum scheme had been ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court, Rishi Sunak came out fighting. Amid pressure from the Tory Right to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), the Prime Minister pledged he would “not allow a foreign court to block these…

Evening Standard

James Cleverly refuses to deny he called Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda scheme ‘batshit’

New home secretary said he ‘doesn’t recognise’ claim he didn’t believe in the plan

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Sunak battles Supreme Court ruling: What next for the UK’s Rwanda plan?

UK announces emergency legislation after Supreme Court rules against government plans to deport refugees to Rwanda.

The Independent UK

Watch: Cleverly addresses National Police Chiefs’ Council summit after Rwanda policy ruled unlawful

Watch as James Cleverly addresses the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners and National Police Chiefs Council joint summit on Thursday, 16 November, after the government’s Rwanda deportation policy was ruled unlawful.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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'

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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 Guardian - UK

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

Cleverly ‘determined’ to get removal flight to Rwanda before general election

Home secretary says legally binding treaty will be drafted ‘within days’ despite policy being ruled unlawful

The Independent UK

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 National (Scotland)

Home Secretary forced to deny labelling Rwanda plan 'batsh**'

JAMES Cleverly, the new Home Secretary who has said he is “absolutely determined” to get deportation flights to Rwanda in the air, has denied…

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: What next after courts rejected Sunak’s Rwanda asylum policy – again

In today’s newsletter: After the supreme court rejected plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, the government is considering its options

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