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Tuesday briefing: Rishi Sunak finally passes his Rwanda bill – now to find out if it works
In today’s newsletter: After months of wrangling, Parliament passed the government’s controversial plan to tackle small...
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UK passes bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda
Lawyers prepare for legal battles on behalf of individual asylum seekers challenging removal to east AfricaHow...
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Rwandan leader went to Arsenal game as country marked 30 years since genocide
Paul Kagame flew to UK for Champions League match while national police told citizens to restrict...
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Macron to say France and allies could have stopped Rwanda genocide in 1994
French president marks 30th anniversary with video, airing Sunday, saying international community lacked will to stop...
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Rwanda opposition leader barred from election over past convictions
Victoire Ingabire, who was pardoned for terrorism and genocide denial offences, denounces court’s ‘clearly politicised’ rulingA...
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Lords pass five amendments to Rwanda bill in heavy defeat for Rishi Sunak
Peers, including senior Tories, vote by margins of about 100 votes for changes to legislation, which...
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Rwanda plan to cost UK £1.8m for each asylum seeker, figures show
Disclosure, calculated on basis of 300 deportations, called ‘staggering’ by chair of home affairs committeeRishi Sunak’s...
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The wanted: Australia’s approach to investigating alleged international crimes ‘not working’, Greens say
David Shoebridge’s comments follow Guardian/Four Corners investigation that revealed Rwanda issued indictments for two men living...
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‘Scandalous’ if UK watchdog role left empty when Rwanda plan starts, says inspector
Successor unlikely to be appointed for six months – covering period when PM hopes flights will...
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Rwanda’s sacking of footballer adds to fears over UK’s ‘immoral’ asylum seekers plan
The suspension of a Congolese player for a gun gesture referring to conflict in DRC raises...
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UK’s Rwanda bill ‘incompatible with human rights obligations’
Damning report by MPs warns policy places UK’s reputation for rule of law and human rights...
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Council of Europe calls on UK not to process asylum claims in Rwanda
People may be exposed to abuses such as torture and degrading treatment in Rwanda, says watchdogEurope’s...
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Home Office hires hangar for staff to practise Rwanda deportations
Officials will be taught how to carry out deportations, including how to handle people who physically...
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Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda deportation bill passes third reading in Commons
Flagship policy passes committee stage after tense lead-up in which Tory divisions came to the foreUK...
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Wednesday briefing: The days that could decide how Rishi Sunak is remembered
In today’s newsletter: The controversial Rwanda bill is back in the Commons – what happens next...
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Up to 70 Tory rebels could abstain or back amendments to Rwanda bill
Lee Anderson could be one of ‘six Conservatives on the payroll’ ready to support the amendmentsConservative...