Sunak says Rwanda asylum flights to leave in July
by The London Economic
The London Economic— The first flight carrying asylum seekers to Rwanda will leave in 10-12 weeks, Rishi Sunak said as he promised that “no ifs, no buts” the scheme would be put into operation.
The Guardian—Rwanda flights will deport asylum seekers ‘indefinitely’, says Cleverly. Home secretary visits Lampedusa in Italy as National Audit Office says scheme could surpass £580m by 2030Several flights a month will deport asylum seekers to Rwanda “indefinitely”, the home secretary has said, as he argued that the £1.8m a person cost of the scheme was justified.James Cleverly, in his first interview since the government’s plan was approved by parliament on Monday, said he had booked a succession of initial flights and was preparing to order the detention of people seeking...
BBC—Rwanda bill latest: MPs and Lords in showdown as Sunak promises flights by July. After a late-night parliamentary sitting, the plan to send some asylum seekers to the East African country is set to become law.
The Independent—Rwanda Bill: Flights to go ahead as asylum policy finally passes into law in major boost for Rishi Sunak. The prime minister’s flagship scheme was given the green light after nearly two years of wrangling - but will face multiple legal challenges