Boris Johnson’s government plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda will save money in the UK in the long run, a minister insisted after reports that it would cost .000 30,000 per person. Responding to criticism from fellow Tory MP Andrew Mitchell, who said it would be “cheaper to place asylum seekers in the Ritz”, Minister Tom Pursglove defended the proposals, which critics called “inhumane” and “inapplicable”. He told BBC Radio 4 today: “As we move forward, we will continue to make contributions to Rwanda as it handles business, in a way similar to the amount of money we spend on it here in the UK. “But in the long run, taking this control should help us save money. We spend εκατο 5 million a day to accommodate people staying in hotels. “This is not sustainable and it is not acceptable and we have to put it under control.”
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A plan described as “immoral” and “impossible” The Prime Minister and Patel announce a plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda
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Home Office refuses to say whether senior civil society objected to Rwanda’s asylum policy
It comes after the plan – unveiled by Boris Johnson and Pretty Patel on Thursday – sparked a backlash from charities and claims it could cost taxpayers μεταξύ 20,000 to .000 30,000 for each person shipped to the Central African country. Ashley Cowburn and May Bulman report: Matt Mathers 15 April 2022 15:25 1650029704
The asylum plan is “inhumane and will cost billions during the cost of living crisis”
The government’s plan for Rwanda is “humane” and will cost British taxpayers “billions” during the cost-of-living crisis, a Labor MP has said. Fleur Anderson, who represents Putney in London, also said the plan was “a blatant attempt by the Prime Minister to divert attention from Partygate”. Matt Mathers 15 April 2022 14:35 1650028222
ICYMI: What is Rwanda’s human rights record?
The “offshoring” agreement with Rwanda, a country 4,300 miles away, will bring the African nation 120 120 million under the original agreement, although its human rights record has already grown as a major concern. Matt Mathers April 15, 2022 2:10 p.m. 1650026735
Jeremy Clarkson beekeepers raise money to send 4×4 to Ukraine
The first 4×4 purchased as part of a Jeremy Clarkson-backed fundraising effort for Ukraine was delivered before his trip to the war-torn country next week. Viktor Zaichenko, 48, a native of Ukraine, and his wife Lucy, 55, are beekeepers at Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat farm in Oxfordshire. The couple raises money to send a 4×4 to Ukraine, with the help of Clarkson and his partner Lisa Hogan. They intend to send off-road vehicles to help areas of Ukraine that have been cut off from aid. Speaking to the PA news agency, Ms. Zaichenko said: “We just want to get trucks out there to help people. “It will save people, take them to hospitals, take them to safety.” Matt Mathers April 15, 2022 1:45 p.m. 1650025478
Sterzon questions Ross’s ability to “hold on” to government
Prime Minister Nicholas Sturgeon has questioned the willingness of Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross to stand up to the prime minister after backing him in sending some asylum seekers to Rwanda. Home Secretary Pretty Patel signed an agreement with the African country on Thursday, arguing that the asylum system “is collapsing under a combination of genuine humanitarian crises and bad traffickers”. Speaking to the PA news agency on Friday, Mr Ross said the policy would help deter traffickers. But Nicola Sturgeon slammed the Tories leader, telling reporters: “Douglas Ross earlier this year for about five minutes tried to pretend he had an independence of thought from Boris Johnson and the UK government, but any illusions. about that. I think it had completely collapsed from him. “If he can not even find it in himself to stand up and speak out against a policy as disgusting as this, then I’m not sure what he will be able to do against Boris Johnson or the UK government.” Matt Mathers 15 April 2022 13:24 1650024043
Boris Johnson’s plan for Rwanda’s immigration ‘solution’ will not work – that’s why
“These people have crossed continents and risked everything they own and love – including their lives – to get to Britain,” writes Sean O’Grady. Read Sean’s full article here: Matt Mathers April 15, 2022 1:00 p.m. 1650023143
Wakefield midterm elections: Labor prepares for battle to make things right
This city will be the first constituency to vote after the Partygate scandal, writes Colin Drury. Read Colin’s full article here Matt Mathers 15 April 2022 12:45 1650020710
ICYMI: Boris Johnson’s speech on asylum: what he said – and what he meant
Our main political commentator John Redul reads between the lines of the Prime Minister’s speech in Kent this morning: Matt Mathers 15 April 2022 12:05 1650019352
Does anyone else feel that we are living in an episode of The Thick Of It?
As hilarious as it is to see actors making fun of our elected officials, it’s not really funny when you see these scripts being played in real life, writes Emma Clarke. Read Emma’s full article here: Matt Mathers 15 April 2022 11:42 1650017479
At Easter we must reflect on the truth that politics can not save us – even “Christian” politics
Christianity has long been used as a political weapon in world powerplay, writes Tim Farron MP. Read Tim’s full article below: Matt Mathers 15 April 2022 11:11
title: “Rwanda Migrants Latest News Asylum Seeker Plan Will Save Uk Money Minister Insists " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-16” author: “Brittany Johnston”
Boris Johnson’s government plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda will save money in the UK in the long run, a minister insisted after reports that it would cost .000 30,000 per person. Responding to criticism from fellow Tory MP Andrew Mitchell, who said it would be “cheaper to place asylum seekers in the Ritz”, Minister Tom Pursglove defended the proposals, which critics called “inhumane” and “inapplicable”. He told BBC Radio 4 today: “As we move forward, we will continue to make contributions to Rwanda as it handles business, in a way similar to the amount of money we spend on it here in the UK. “But in the long run, taking this control should help us save money. We spend εκατο 5 million a day to accommodate people staying in hotels. “This is not sustainable and it is not acceptable and we have to put it under control.”
Basic points
A plan described as “immoral” and “impossible” The Prime Minister and Patel announce a plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda
Show last update 1650032717
Home Office refuses to say whether senior civil society objected to Rwanda’s asylum policy
It comes after the plan – unveiled by Boris Johnson and Pretty Patel on Thursday – sparked a backlash from charities and claims it could cost taxpayers μεταξύ 20,000 to .000 30,000 for each person shipped to the Central African country. Ashley Cowburn and May Bulman report: Matt Mathers 15 April 2022 15:25 1650029704
The asylum plan is “inhumane and will cost billions during the cost of living crisis”
The government’s plan for Rwanda is “humane” and will cost British taxpayers “billions” during the cost-of-living crisis, a Labor MP has said. Fleur Anderson, who represents Putney in London, also said the plan was “a blatant attempt by the Prime Minister to divert attention from Partygate”. Matt Mathers 15 April 2022 14:35 1650028222
ICYMI: What is Rwanda’s human rights record?
The “offshoring” agreement with Rwanda, a country 4,300 miles away, will bring the African nation 120 120 million under the original agreement, although its human rights record has already grown as a major concern. Matt Mathers April 15, 2022 2:10 p.m. 1650026735
Jeremy Clarkson beekeepers raise money to send 4×4 to Ukraine
The first 4×4 purchased as part of a Jeremy Clarkson-backed fundraising effort for Ukraine was delivered before his trip to the war-torn country next week. Viktor Zaichenko, 48, a native of Ukraine, and his wife Lucy, 55, are beekeepers at Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat farm in Oxfordshire. The couple raises money to send a 4×4 to Ukraine, with the help of Clarkson and his partner Lisa Hogan. They intend to send off-road vehicles to help areas of Ukraine that have been cut off from aid. Speaking to the PA news agency, Ms. Zaichenko said: “We just want to get trucks out there to help people. “It will save people, take them to hospitals, take them to safety.” Matt Mathers April 15, 2022 1:45 p.m. 1650025478
Sterzon questions Ross’s ability to “hold on” to government
Prime Minister Nicholas Sturgeon has questioned the willingness of Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross to stand up to the prime minister after backing him in sending some asylum seekers to Rwanda. Home Secretary Pretty Patel signed an agreement with the African country on Thursday, arguing that the asylum system “is collapsing under a combination of genuine humanitarian crises and bad traffickers”. Speaking to the PA news agency on Friday, Mr Ross said the policy would help deter traffickers. But Nicola Sturgeon slammed the Tories leader, telling reporters: “Douglas Ross earlier this year for about five minutes tried to pretend he had an independence of thought from Boris Johnson and the UK government, but any illusions. about that. I think it had completely collapsed from him. “If he can not even find it in himself to stand up and speak out against a policy as disgusting as this, then I’m not sure what he will be able to do against Boris Johnson or the UK government.” Matt Mathers 15 April 2022 13:24 1650024043
Boris Johnson’s plan for Rwanda’s immigration ‘solution’ will not work – that’s why
“These people have crossed continents and risked everything they own and love – including their lives – to get to Britain,” writes Sean O’Grady. Read Sean’s full article here: Matt Mathers April 15, 2022 1:00 p.m. 1650023143
Wakefield midterm elections: Labor prepares for battle to make things right
This city will be the first constituency to vote after the Partygate scandal, writes Colin Drury. Read Colin’s full article here Matt Mathers 15 April 2022 12:45 1650020710
ICYMI: Boris Johnson’s speech on asylum: what he said – and what he meant
Our main political commentator John Redul reads between the lines of the Prime Minister’s speech in Kent this morning: Matt Mathers 15 April 2022 12:05 1650019352
Does anyone else feel that we are living in an episode of The Thick Of It?
As hilarious as it is to see actors making fun of our elected officials, it’s not really funny when you see these scripts being played in real life, writes Emma Clarke. Read Emma’s full article here: Matt Mathers 15 April 2022 11:42 1650017479
At Easter we must reflect on the truth that politics can not save us – even “Christian” politics
Christianity has long been used as a political weapon in world powerplay, writes Tim Farron MP. Read Tim’s full article below: Matt Mathers 15 April 2022 11:11
