Govt to divert tens of millions from Rwanda plan to new border command
Sunday, 7 July 2024 The government is to divert tens of millions of pounds from the Rwanda scheme to set up a new Border Security Command (BSC), as it announces its plans to tackle illegal migration.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has set out plans for a new UK Border Security Command to tackle small boats crossing the English Channel. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has argued that migration deals similar to those in Italy will not be effective as a deterrent. His comments follow official figures showing that over 800 migrants crossed the English Channel in the past week. Philp acknowledged that prevention deals could be a “constructive step,” but insisted they would not succeed without a proper deterrent, while defending the previous government's Rwanda deportation plan. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
In North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, 25 soldiers were sentenced to death for fleeing Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and theft. They deserted positions, stole... IndiaTimes
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