U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Vows Deportation Flights for Illegal Migrants to Rwanda Despite Opposition
In a bold move to tackle illegal migration, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged that deportation flights carrying migrants who enter the country illegally will be set to leave for Rwanda within the next 10-12 weeks. Sunak has demanded that the unelected House of Lords stop blocking legislation that would allow these deportation flights as part of the government’s strategy to “stop the boats” from coming into the country.
Parliament is set to remain in session until the necessary legislation is passed, with commercial charter planes already booked for the deportations. Illegal channel crossings have become a major political issue in Britain, with the number of arrivals on small boats soaring in recent years. Sunak has placed the blame for the delays on the opposition Labour Party, particularly ahead of the upcoming local elections.
Migrant advocates are gearing up to challenge the law in the European Court of Human Rights, as the Conservative Party plans to send migrants to Rwanda as a deterrent under the proposed Safety of Rwanda Bill. However, amendments have been proposed in the House of Lords to improve the legislation, though some lawmakers have deemed them “illegal.”
A Supreme Court decision had previously blocked deportation flights, but a new treaty with Rwanda is aimed at ensuring the safety of migrants being deported. The situation remains tense as the government presses forward with its controversial plans despite mounting opposition and legal challenges. Stay tuned for further developments on this contentious issue.
