RWANDA DEPORTATION PLAN
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Germany and the UK seek a new bilateral treaty as Starmer pursues a 'reset' with the European Union
Germany and the UK's leaders announced plans for a treaty on trade, defence, and other ties as part of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's effort to reset relations with the EU. Starmer aims to finalize the agreement by year's end while addressing illegal migration and continuing support for Ukraine.
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Sunak-era crackdown causes sharp fall in UK health worker visas
The number of British visas granted to foreign health and care workers, as well as to the family members of international students, has sharply declined following new restrictions imposed by the previous Conservative government to curb net migration. In the year ending June, visas for health and care workers dropped by 26%, with a staggering 81% decrease in the April-June quarter.
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What's behind the anti-immigrant violence that has exploded across Britain? Here's a look
Britain has been engulfed in violent clashes following a knife attack that left three young girls dead. False rumors on social media about the suspect's identity have fueled anti-immigrant and Islamophobic sentiments, leading to riots. The government has promised stringent law enforcement measures in response to the widespread unrest.
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New UK Prime Minister Starmer says controversial Rwanda deportation plan is 'dead and buried'
Prime Minister Keir Starmer scrapped the Rwanda scheme to prioritize economic and NHS issues. His diverse Cabinet tackles migrant crises. Tim Bale noted Labour's challenges. Suella Braverman criticized Starmer. David Lammy's Europe trip preludes Starmer’s NATO meeting in Washington. Health Secretary Wes Streeting aims to resolve NHS multi-day strikes, addressing the 'broken' healthcare system.
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New UK Prime Minister Starmer assembles Cabinet for the first meeting: 'Now we get to work'
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his new government are tasked with tackling a range of issues in the U.K., including boosting the economy, reforming healthcare, and addressing immigration challenges. Starmer's ambitious agenda aims to bring about significant change, but faces scrutiny and obstacles ahead.
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What does Nigel Farage promise in his ‘contract’? Is it economically feasible?
The Reform UK Party promises to end all non-essential immigration and proposes steep cuts in personal income tax rates and other direct taxes. He is not expected to win the upcoming parliamentary elections in July.
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What is the Rwanda Policy? UK's plan for asylum-seekers explained
Conservative government has pushed legislation to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, sparking legal challenges and criticism. The plan faces opposition from various rights groups and officials, raising concerns about legality and human rights violations.
'No ifs, no buts', UK's Sunak promises to start Rwanda flights
British PM Sunak faces opposition in sending asylum seekers to Rwanda, aiming to boost Conservative Party popularity before election. Despite challenges, government prepares to use charter planes and trained staff for the task, while Labour Party plans to pursue EU deals if elected.
Why many policies to lower migration actually increase it
Spring surge in Mediterranean crossings triggers negative migration narratives. Politicians categorize migrants, but most fit multiple categories. UK's Rwanda deportation policy. EU's Tunisia deal. MIGNEX research on root causes. Addressing corruption reduces migration aspirations.
British PM Rishi Sunak's Rwanda scheme set to pass parliament but challenges await
The British Parliament is on track to approve a controversial law allowing the deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda, a key policy of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. However, legal challenges may still arise, potentially derailing the plan. The legislation aims to send asylum seekers who arrive illegally in Britain to Rwanda, with the goal of deterring dangerous crossings and disrupting human smuggling networks.
An election in the UK is likely this year, and immigration may play a big part
The United Kingdom is preparing for its first election in five years amidst a cost-of-living crisis, fallout from the Israel-Hamas conflict, and debates over migrants and asylum seekers. Key issues include the economy, immigration, healthcare, and the environment. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are the main contenders.
Rishi Sunak staves off revolt to win trust vote on migration plan; more challenges ahead
The House of Commons voted 313 to 269 to approve the general principles of Sunak's bill Tuesday, less than a week after he introduced it. But he still faces a major challenge to get his anti-immigration legislation into law, after Tory Members of Parliament on the right of the party made clear they will try to change it in future votes expected in January. The upper chamber, the House of Lords, is also expected to have objections.
Why is Rishi Sunak facing showdown over Rwanda asylum plan
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a divisive parliamentary showdown over his controversial migration proposal, seeking to redirect asylum seekers to Rwanda despite legal and internal party discord. With his leadership at stake, Tuesday's vote becomes a crucial moment in a tumultuous political landscape, echoing global concerns over migration policies.
UK PM Rishi Sunak apologises to COVID-hit families at start of a tough week
At several points Sunak also defended Boris Johnson's decision-making pressures as prime minister at the time, saying he met his former boss even more than his wife Akshata Murty during the height of the first COVID lockdown period.
Explainer: What is the UK's Rwanda migrant deportation bill?
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's new bill, which seeks to send immigrants who arrive illegally in Britain to Rwanda, faces a contentious vote in parliament on Tuesday. A month after the British Supreme Court declared the policy unlawful, Sunak hopes the new legislation will fulfil his pledge to stop people arriving across the Channel in small boats.
EXPLAINER-What is the UK's Rwanda migrant deportation plan?
The Rwanda plan, struck in April 2022 by then Prime Minister Boris Johnson, is designed to deter asylum seekers from making the dangerous journey of about 20 miles (32 km) across the Channel from Europe in small boats or inflatable dinghies to England's southern beaches. Last year, a record 45,775 people were detected arriving without permission in Britain in this way. So far this year, more than 27,000 have arrived on small boats.
Electronic tagging among 'range of options' UK is considering to keep a check on illegal migrants
In a conversation with 'Sky News', Braverman highlighted the need to exercise control over individuals arriving illegally and subsequently ensure their swift removal to safe countries like Rwanda. This, she explained, necessitates having the means to detain and manage such individuals effectively.
UK Govt considers relocation of migrants to Ascension Island amid evolving immigration strategy
Home Office Minister Sarah Dines revealed on Monday that the notion of transferring individuals to Ascension Island is being seriously considered.
UK PM Rishi Sunak's Illegal Migration Bill clears Parliament hurdle
The British government's Illegal Migration Bill, instrumental to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's pledge to "stop the boats" of illegal migrants entering the country's shores, has cleared its long-drawn parliamentary hurdle and will soon become law after Royal Assent from King Charles III.
Barge to house asylum-seekers arrives in UK as Parliament passes controversial migration bill
A barge, Bibby Stockholm, that can accommodate 500 asylum-seekers, arrived in England after Parliament passed a bill aimed at curbing migration. The controversial legislation, part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's strategy to tackle risky English Channel crossings in small boats, will become law following King Charles III's approval.
UK government's contested immigration plan to become law
The Illegal Migration Bill had been stuck in a battle between parliament's House of Commons and the House of Lords, Britain's unelected upper chamber, which had repeatedly made changes to the legislation to water it down.
Explained: UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda deemed unlawful
UK’s controversial five-year trial to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is facing legal challenges as the courts have ruled against the government's policy. Here are the details
Britain's controversial asylum plan explained
Interior minister Suella Braverman says that as many as 80,000 could cross by the end of the year, and that the "broken" asylum system is costing UK taxpayers £3 billion ($3.55 billion) annually. She and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also argue that their approach is more "compassionate" than allowing cross-Channel tragedies to occur.
UK tells small-boat migrants: we will detain and remove you
The Refugee Council charity said the law would leave genuine refugees "locked up in a state of misery" and compared the government's approach to "authoritarian nations" such as Russia which have walked away from international human rights treaties. Interior minister Suella Braverman suggested to parliament that without changes to the law, 100 million asylum seekers could qualify for protection in Britain, but didn't provide supporting evidence for that figure.
UK Court calls govt's Rwanda deportation plan 'lawful'
Former Home Secretary Priti Patel said the policy would save lives and prevent asylum abuse. She added that a single policy could not stop illegal crossing of the channel. Charities and refugee activities, who had termed the new policy as inhumane, said they would challenge the High Court ruling to ensure people were treated with respect and dignity.
UK set for ruling on plan to deport migrants to Rwanda
In a bid to deal with the unprecedented number of arrivals, former prime minister Boris Johnson's Conservative government in April announced a scheme to deport migrants thousands of miles away to Rwanda, provoking a storm of outrage. According to the arrangement, the British government had hoped to send anyone entering the UK illegally, as well as those who have arrived illegally since January 1, to Rwanda.
Foreign secretary James Cleverly defends Suella Braverman’s re-appointment amid backlash
Opponents raise eyebrows as Suella Braverman returns as home secretary in Rishi Sunak’s new cabinet demanding Cabinet office investigation. She has a ‘very clear agenda’, says James Cleverly.
Channel migrant crossings hit new 24-hour record: UK govt
Some 1,295 people were detected on Monday, beating the previous single-day record of 1,185 on November 11, 2021, the Ministry of Defence said. So far this year there have been some 22,670 crossings. At the same point in 2021, nearly 12,500 were intercepted making the journey.
Sunak, Truss vow crackdown on illegal immigration to UK
Sunak said he would tighten the statutory definition of who qualifies for asylum in his first 100 days in office, and fight the European Court of Human Rights, which has challenged the UK's policy to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda, according to a letter published in the Telegraph on Saturday.
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