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PM warns UK faces 'most dangerous time for generations' Rishi Sunak warned the UK faces the "most dangerous time for generations" as he delivered his pre-election pitch to voters on Monday. Mr Sunak set out his vision for the next government, addressing.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:33Published 1 week ago

Starmer: Rwanda scheme a waste of taxpayers' money Sir Keir Starmer says Labour would scrap the government's Rwanda scheme, labelling it a "waste of taxpayers' money". The Labour leader adds a new Border Security Command would help take down.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:14Published 1 week ago

Sunak accuses Labour of 'rank hypocrisy' over migration Rishi Sunak has accused Sir Keir Starmer of "rank hypocrisy" over the Labour leader's plan to establish a new Border Security Command to tackle people-smuggling gangs bringing migrants across the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:52Published 1 week ago

Starmer unveils plan to tackle small boat crossings Sir Keir Starmer says Labour will end the Rwanda policy permanently, adding it is a "gimmick not a solution". The Labour leader says his party will use new counter-terrorism powers to tackle.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:08Published 1 week ago

Tension grows in Ireland amid migrant influx from UK London's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has sparked fears among those inside the UK, leading some to try and cross into neighbouring Ireland. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:34Published 2 weeks ago

Rwanda denies involvement in deadly DRC camp attack Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 07:00Published 2 weeks ago

Macron urges Rwanda to end support for DR Congo M23 rebels, withdraw troops Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:23Published 3 weeks ago

UK's Rwanda migrant plan raises tensions with Ireland Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:31Published 3 weeks ago

Labour MP brands Tory Minister embarrassing after TV blunder Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds described a government minister's appearance on Question Time as "incredibly embarrassing" after he appeared to ask if Rwanda and Congo were different.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:51Published 3 weeks ago

FRANCE 24 report: Rwanda's Hope Hostel ready for asylum seekers from UK Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:42Published on April 25, 2024

Rwanda's Hope Hostel prepares for migrants from Britain The hostel, which once housed students whose parents died in the 1994 genocide, is preparing to house the migrants sent to Rwanda from the UK. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published on April 25, 2024

UK Passes Bill to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda UK Passes Bill , to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda. Following two years of challenges, British parliament has passed the controversial bill, CNN reports. The U.K. government will now be able.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on April 23, 2024

Starmer: Govt's Rwanda gimmick won't stop smuggling gangs Labour leader Keir Starmer has said the government's 'Rwanda gimmick' is not the way to regain control of borders and stop smuggling gangs. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:55Published on April 23, 2024

Rwanda 'pleased' to see migrant bill passed by UK parliament Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:09Published on April 23, 2024

UK's Rwanda policy: A real deterrent for migrant crossings or just an election gimmick? Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:00Published on April 23, 2024

Impact of Rwanda Deportation Plan on Indian Illegal Migrants in the United Kingdom \| Oneindia News Discover how the Rwanda deportation plan affects Indian migrants in the UK. With over 1,000 Indian migrants risking the perilous journey across the English Channel last year, find out the implications.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:07Published on April 23, 2024

What awaits UK asylum seekers sent to Rwanda? Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:58Published on April 23, 2024

Rishi Sunak's controversial Rwanda Migrant Bill passed after UK Parliament Marathon \| Oneindia On Monday, the United Kingdom Parliament passed the contentious Rwanda deportation bill, marking a significant step toward its enactment into law. Despite months of opposition from various quarters.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:28Published on April 23, 2024

Govt: Eyes of world waiting to see Rwanda scheme work Illegal Migration minister, Michael Tomlinson, has said the government must 'absolutely stop the boats', adding 'the eyes of the world' are watching to see if the Rwanda deportation scheme works... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:44Published on April 23, 2024

UK parliament passes Rwanda asylum law as Sunak vows flights will start in weeks Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:00Published on April 23, 2024

Govt wants 'multiple' Rwanda deportation flights in summer Deputy Conservative chair, Jonathan Gullis, has said the government hopes for 'multiple' deportation flights to Rwanda this summer. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:51Published on April 23, 2024

First deportation flights to Rwanda set to leave UK in a few months First deportation flights to Rwanda set to leave UK in a few months. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published on April 22, 2024

Rishi Sunak insists Rwanda asylum flights to leave in July 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 Prime Minister.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:22Published on April 22, 2024

PM: No ifs or buts, Rwanda flights to leave within 12 weeks Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised the first deportation flight to Rwanda will leave within 12 weeks - but did not share operational details over fears of protests. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:08Published on April 22, 2024

Foreign Secretary 'confident' Rwanda bill will pass Foreign secretary Lord Cameron said he is "confident" the Rwanda bill will be passed by parliament this week. The legislation which is set to be passed declares Rwanda a safe country - after the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:26Published on April 15, 2024

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Home Office 'hires aircraft hangar' to practise forcing asylum seekers on to Rwanda flights An aircraft hangar and fuselage have been hired by the Home Office for security officials to practise forcing asylum seekers on to deportation flights to Rwanda, it has been reported. Sky News - Published on January 19, 2024
Ex-deputy PM Therese Coffey makes Rwanda gaffe in Commons Therese Coffey appears to have made a geographical gaffe in the Commons as she attempted to attack Labour over its opposition to the government's Rwanda policy. Sky News - Published on January 18, 2024
Sunak 'crystal clear' he will 'ignore' international law to send asylum seekers to Rwanda Rishi Sunak has insisted he will "ignore" international law in order to ensure asylum seekers get deported to Rwanda. Sky News - Published on January 18, 2024

Sunak to mark 'major step' in plan to 'stop the boats' with press conference after Rwanda bill survives rebellion Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will hold a press conference at 10am after his controversial Rwanda bill passed its latest stage in parliament - despite rebellions from his own backbenchers. Sky News - Published on January 18, 2024
Rwanda vote is a win for Sunak, but it has come at a cost In the end the rebellion melted away. Sky News - Published on January 17, 2024
What happens now that MPs have backed PM's Rwanda bill? Rishi Sunak's flagship Rwanda legislation has been approved by MPs, but getting deportation flights off the ground remains far from a done deal. Sky News - Published on January 17, 2024

How did your MP vote on the Rwanda bill? Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill has passed a crucial Commons vote on its third reading by a majority of 44. Sky News - Published on January 17, 2024
PM facing further rebellions over Rwanda - as minister promises to 'listen' to angry Tories The prime minister could be facing further rebellions from his backbenchers today as MPs return to the Commons to carry on debating the Rwanda bill. Sky News - Published on January 17, 2024
Tory rebels have given PM a bloody nose over Rwanda - but will they torpedo his entire bill? The prime minister was never going to lose the two amendment votes, but the results tonight would have been hard to hear. Sky News - Published on January 16, 2024
The big question now is whether the PM pulls key Rwanda vote Tory Rwanda rebels have shown their hand. Sky News - Published on January 16, 2024

Sunak braced for collision with right-wing Tories over Rwanda bill Rishi Sunak is gearing up for a potential rebellion among his backbenchers when his controversial Rwanda bill returns to the Commons on Tuesday. Sky News - Published on January 15, 2024
Rebel Tories not expecting to secure major changes to Rwanda bill Tory MPs plotting the Rwanda rebellion are resigned to securing minimal changes to the legislation - despite some belief senior figures are poised to quit party roles over the bill. Sky News - Published on January 14, 2024
Tory rebels table amendments aimed at 'toughening' Sunak's Rwanda bill More than 30 Tory MPs are poised to back amendments aimed at "toughening" Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill when it returns to the Commons next week. Sky News - Published on January 9, 2024	Sunak 'wanted to scrap Rwanda scheme' at start of leadership campaign Rishi Sunak "wanted to scrap the Rwanda scheme" when he begin his 2022 Tory leadership bid, a campaign insider has told Sky News. Sky News - Published on January 8, 2024
Sunak denies doubting Rwanda scheme when chancellor Rishi Sunak has denied doubting the Rwanda deportation scheme when he was chancellor. Sky News - Published on January 7, 2024	PM should be 'honest' about his Rwanda plan doubts, Labour says Labour says Rishi Sunak should be "honest" with the public by publishing documents which appear to show he had doubts about the Rwanda scheme to stop small boats from crossing the Channel. Sky News - Published on January 6, 2024
Sunak left red-faced over Rwanda leaks after trying to go on the offensive Boris Johnson's demise was brought about by the three Ps: Paterson, partygate and Pincher. Sky News - Published on January 6, 2024	Sunak doubted Rwanda scheme would stop boat crossings while chancellor, documents suggest Rishi Sunak had doubts the government's Rwanda asylum scheme would stop small boat crossings while he was chancellor, according to documents seen by Sky News. Sky News - Published on January 6, 2024
Inside the Rwanda refugee camp where people fled as rebel groups ravaged their homeland Congolese men, women, and children are fleeing ethnic violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as tensions soar between two neighbouring governments. Sky News - Published on December 23, 2023	Rwandan doctor sentenced to jail in France for his part in 1994 Tutsi genocide A Rwandan doctor has been jailed for 23 years in France for his role in the 1994 Tutsi genocide in the African country. Sky News - Published on December 20, 2023
Still 'credible' for Rwanda flights to take off in spring, home secretary says The government is still hoping it will be able to start flying asylum seekers to Rwanda in the spring, according to the home secretary. Sky News - Published on December 13, 2023	The prime minister's charm offensive has worked for now, but it will only get harder His authority stretched to snapping point, the prime minister saved himself from free fall on Tuesday night after winning the vote on his emergency Rwanda legislation with a majority of 43. Sky News - Published on December 12, 2023
Relief for PM as he avoids damaging defeat on Rwanda bill Rishi Sunak has avoided a damaging Tory rebellion over his flagship Rwanda bill in a crunch vote in the Commons. Sky News - Published on December 12, 2023	Climate minister making 6,313-mile round trip by plane for crunch Rwanda vote The UK's minister for climate will make a 6,313-mile round trip to take part in the government's crunch vote on Rwanda, Number 10 has confirmed. Sky News - Published on December 12, 2023
Tory rebels to meet one last time to decide whether to back or derail Sunak's Rwanda plan Conservative rebels are meeting later to decide how they will vote on Rishi Sunak's Safety of Rwanda bill. Sky News - Published on December 12, 2023	Whatever happens in Rwanda vote, Rishi Sunak is in deep trouble Whatever happens in the vote over emergency legislation tomorrow, Rishi Sunak is in deep trouble. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2023
Senior Tories call for unity as Sunak faces crunch vote on Rwanda bill Rishi Sunak is fighting to save his flagship Rwanda bill ahead of a crunch vote this evening that could be fatal to his authority. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2023	One Nation group of Tory MPs say they will back Rwanda bill The One Nation group of centrist Tory MPs have recommended its members vote for the government's Rwanda bill tomorrow. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2023
'Partial and incomplete': Right wing Tories slam Rwanda bill Conservative MPs on the right of the party have called the government's Rwanda bill a "partial and incomplete solution" - just 24 hours before it is due to be voted on in parliament. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2023	Rwanda bill should stop 99.5% of migrant claims, minister says Rishi Sunak's new Safety of Rwanda Bill should stop 99.5% of legal claims made by migrants to block their deportation, a minister has said. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2023
Gary Lineker and Brian Cox among high profile names calling for Rwanda plan to be scrapped TV presenter Gary Lineker and Succession star Brian Cox are among the high-profile names who have signed a letter calling on the government to scrap its Rwanda plan. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2023	Rishi Sunak facing crunch week on flagship Rwanda legislation Rishi Sunak is waiting to see the size of revolt over his immigration plans from both wings of his party as he enters a crunch week for his premiership. Sky News - Published on December 10, 2023
Government 'not contemplating' early election over Rwanda plan, says Gove The government is "not contemplating" an early general election because ministers are "confident" the Rwanda bill will be approved by MPs, Michael Gove has told Sky News. Sky News - Published on December 10, 2023	Sunak urges Starmer to 'rise above political games' on Rwanda bill ahead of vote Rishi Sunak has attacked Labour's illegal migration policy as Sir Keir Starmer accused the Conservatives of "fighting like rats in a sack" over the Rwanda bill. Sky News - Published on December 9, 2023
Jenrick attacks government's Rwanda plan days after resigning Robert Jenrick has said the government's Rwanda bill is too weak and will still mean a "merry-go-round" of legal challenges from migrants. Sky News - Published on December 9, 2023	Top civil servant summoned by MPs over increasing costs of Rwanda plan The Home Office's most senior civil servant has been summoned to give evidence to a committee of MPs on Monday after he revealed the cost of the government's Rwanda plan had risen by £100m - despite.. Sky News - Published on December 8, 2023
PM's Rwanda policy has already cost £240m - despite never being used Rishi Sunak is facing fresh pressure over his Rwanda policy after it emerged the scheme has already cost £240m, despite never being used. Sky News - Published on December 8, 2023	Rwanda battle like Brexit rows of the past - leaving the PM in a tight spot "End of days". "A death spiral". "They've lost the plot". "I feel sorry for Rishi". Sky News - Published on December 7, 2023
Rwanda vote not about his leadership says Rishi Sunak - as he dodges election question Rishi Sunak has dodged questions over whether he will call a general election if he loses a crunch vote on his Rwanda bill next week - which he insisted was not a vote of confidence in his leadership. Sky News - Published on December 7, 2023	Suella Braverman urges Rishi Sunak to 'change course' over Rwanda bill Suella Braverman has said she "very much hopes the prime minister changes course" with his plans to tackle illegal migration after his plan to send asylum seekers was dealt a blow with the resignation.. Sky News - Published on December 7, 2023
Rwanda vote will not be treated as matter of confidence in PM's leadership, says minister A vote on Rishi Sunak's emergency Rwanda bill should not be seen as a matter of confidence in his leadership, a government minister has said. Sky News - Published on December 7, 2023	Robert Jenrick's resignation letter in full Robert Jenrick has resigned as immigration minister over "strong disagreements" with the government over its Rwanda policy. Here is his resignation letter in full. Sky News - Published on December 6, 2023
Robert Jenrick resigns as immigration minister over government's Rwanda plan - Home Office minister Robert Jenrick has resigned from his post as immigration minister over the government's Rwanda plan, according to a Home Office minister. Sky News - Published on December 6, 2023	Asylum seekers jailed in Rwanda could be sent back to UK under deal, minister admits Rwanda will be able to send asylum seekers who have committed a crime back to the UK under the terms of a new treaty, a minister has admitted. Sky News - Published on December 6, 2023
Sunak to find 'middle ground' in emergency Rwanda legislation Rishi Sunak will aim for a middle ground in the emergency legislation to get the Rwanda scheme off the ground as he remains under severe pressure to stop small boat crossings. Sky News - Published on December 5, 2023	UK-Rwanda deal becomes a reality - but questions remain over asylum-seekers' safety Rwanda has received three home secretaries from the UK but not a single asylum-seeker. Sky News - Published on December 5, 2023
Afghan migrant says he will still risk Channel crossing with his family even if UK flights send people to Rwanda An Afghan migrant, whose brother was murdered by the Taliban, says he still plans to make the dangerous journey across the Channel to get his family to Britain, even if UK flights begin taking asylum.. Sky News - Published on December 5, 2023	Rwanda did not receive any funding to sign new asylum treaty, says home secretary Rwanda has not received any additional funding for the new treaty it has signed to revive the UK government's asylum plan, the home secretary has said. Sky News - Published on December 5, 2023
Home secretary heads to Rwanda to sign new asylum treaty James Cleverly is travelling to Rwanda to sign a new treaty for the government's asylum plan. Sky News - Published on December 4, 2023	Uganda reach Men's T20 World Cup for first time Uganda qualify for the Men's T20 World Cup for the first time with a nine-wicket victory over Rwanda in African qualifying. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2023

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Sunak to mark 'major step' in plan to 'stop the boats' with press conference after Rwanda bill survives rebellion

Rwanda vote is a win for Sunak, but it has come at a cost

What happens now that MPs have backed PM's Rwanda bill?

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PM facing further rebellions over Rwanda - as minister promises to 'listen' to angry Tories

Tory rebels have given PM a bloody nose over Rwanda - but will they torpedo his entire bill?

The big question now is whether the PM pulls key Rwanda vote

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Tory rebels table amendments aimed at 'toughening' Sunak's Rwanda bill

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Sunak doubted Rwanda scheme would stop boat crossings while chancellor, documents suggest

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The prime minister's charm offensive has worked for now, but it will only get harder

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Climate minister making 6,313-mile round trip by plane for crunch Rwanda vote

Tory rebels to meet one last time to decide whether to back or derail Sunak's Rwanda plan

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Senior Tories call for unity as Sunak faces crunch vote on Rwanda bill

One Nation group of Tory MPs say they will back Rwanda bill

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Robert Jenrick resigns as immigration minister over government's Rwanda plan - Home Office minister

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