Lord Sumption blasts Govt’s ‘extraordinary’ move to override Supreme Court ruling
It will “effectively overrule a decision on the facts, on the evidence, by the highest court in the land”, he argued.
Tag: Rwanda
Sunak faces calls to apologise for ‘wasting’ taxpayers’ cash on Rwanda plan
The scheme is believed to have cost £140 million so far, but has been deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court.
Lee Anderson says Govt should ‘ignore the law’ and start sending asylum seekers to Rwanda
Jonathan Gullis, meanwhile, says they should consider physically pushing small boats back into French waters in the Channel.
Supreme Court rules Government’s Rwanda asylum policy is UNLAWFUL
Campaigners welcomed the verdict with the Freedom from Torture charity hailing it as a “victory for reason and compassion”.
Labour will reverse Rwanda plan – even if it is declared legal by Supreme Court
“It’s hugely expensive. It’s a tiny number, a tiny number of individuals who go to Rwanda. And the real problem is at source.”
Leaked footage shows Rwandan ambassador slamming UK asylum policy
Johnston Busingye said it was wrong for Britain to still see itself as a "compassionate country".
Illegal Migration Bill poised to become law after Govt crushes late-night challenges
The Tory frontbench saw off further changes being sought by the Lords to the Illegal Migration Bill, including slavery safeguards.
Government lodges bid to take Rwanda legal battle to Supreme Court
Labour said the decision showed the Government’s efforts were “completely unravelling”.
Sunak refuses to guarantee first Rwanda flight will take off by end of year
The Prime Minister insisted he is ‘entirely confident’ in his Rwanda plan.