Rishi Sunak Declares UK's Rwanda Deportation Plan, First Flight Set in 10-12 Weeks

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:24pm on 22 Apr 2024,Monday International

UK PM Rishi Sunak boldly announced the UK's steadfast commitment to the Rwanda deportation scheme. Despite facing resistance from Labour peers in Parliament, Sunak vowed to press ahead with the plan, stressing that "no foreign court will stop us." The PM outlined meticulous preparations, including detention spaces, dedicated courtrooms, and charter flights ready for deportation. Notably, he confirmed that the first flight is scheduled to depart within 10 to 12 weeks of the bill's passage.

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