UK ministers defend asylum seeker plans after UN criticism as ‘hundreds’ likely to be sent to Rwanda each year
'Shifting asylum responsibilities is not the solution,' said the UN human rights and refugee agency.
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Tory MP demands asylum centre isn’t built because residents not ‘safe to leave their homes’
"Danger to your community? Don’t worry. They’re asylum seekers, Kevin, not Tory ministers," wrote one person in response.
Refugees and asylum seekers are set to get free days out at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
It is aimed at helping people who are unfamiliar with the city centre, or do not normally leave their immediate neighbourhood, to experience the Fringe.
Asylum seekers to be told ‘this week’ that they could be sent to Rwanda
The Home Office is set to notify the first group of people that they face a one-way ticket to the East African nation.
Karren Brady says Priti Patel deserves praise for her Rwanda asylum deal
It comes as new figures reveal just 172 of the 8,953 migrants who have made the crossing will be deported to Rwanda at a cost of £1 million per person.
Comedian slams new immigration proposals in hilarious viral vid
It comes as the Nationality and Borders Bill comes under renewed scrutiny from MPs.
Full list of MPs who voted through Patel’s ‘unhinged’ plan to send asylum seekers abroad for processing
Just three Conservative MPs voted against the offshoring plan, while Edward Leigh urged the government to "hold the line".
Home Office ‘misunderstood’ immigration law, wrongly punishing refugees
The case is putting pressure on the Home Office to provide answers after labelling those convicted of the offence as “people smugglers” and claiming small boat crossings were illegal.
France hits out at UK for ‘not taking its share of asylum seekers’
Officials have also criticised UK plans to push back boats and allow British patrols on their beaches.