UK removes first failed asylum seeker to Rwanda via voluntary scheme
The unnamed man is understood to have taken part in a voluntary removal scheme, and is now in Rwanda.
Tag: Rishi Sunak
Peter Stefanovic shames Government boasts of securing 150 judges for Rwanda scheme
The backlog in Crown court cases is now at a record high of almost 70,000… because we don’t have enough judges.
Local elections always difficult for incumbents, says Sunak
The Conservatives face a possible drubbing at Thursday’s local elections, which Rishi Sunak insisted were ‘always challenging’ for incumbents.
Tory rebels plot against Rishi Sunak ahead of challenging local elections
The defection of a Tory MP to Labour and perilous local contests are heightening the threat of a leadership challenge against the Prime Minister.
Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out July general election… again
The prospect of a dire set of local election results for the Tories has revived speculation over a possible leadership challenge.
Sunak defends plan to ‘prioritise defence’ as he declines to rule out other cuts
The Prime Minister said it’s ‘right’ to spend more on defence in ‘dangerous’ world.
PM says investments in weapons companies meet ethical criteria
Rishi Sunak said the Government will seek to incentivise private sector investment by stating that defence investment counts towards ESG assessments.
Capping off 14 years of Tory rule – the Sunak vs Brown cut
In 2009, Gordon Brown listed off all the accomplishments of the New Labour government. We ask author Will Hutton what the Rishi Sunak edit would be.
Sunak eyeing up July election to avoid Rwanda ‘gimmick’ having ‘time to fail’, MPs told
Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said Westminster is ‘awash’ with talk.