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Rishi Sunak arrives in Austria for Rwanda talks
Rishi Sunak has arrived at the Chancellery in Vienna for talks on migration with Austria’s Karl Nehammer.
A red carpet was rolled out to welcome the Prime Minister.
A military band played the two countries’ national anthems and Mr...
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Rishi Sunak arrives in Austria for Rwanda talks
Rishi Sunak has arrived at the Chancellery in Vienna for talks on migration with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer.
A red carpet was rolled out to welcome the Prime Minister.
A military band played the two countries’ national anthems...
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Sunak says people smuggling 'one of the defining issues of our time' in Austria address
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the UK and Austria are deepening co-operation to “end this vile trade” of people smuggling after he discussed the Rwanda policy with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer in Vienna.
Mr Sunak said illegal...
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Sunak gives joint statement on migration alongside Austrian chancellor
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the UK and Austria are deepening co-operation to “end this vile trade” of people smuggling after he discussed the Rwanda policy with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer in Vienna.
Mr Sunak said illegal...
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Full Sir Keir Starmer speech at Labour campaign launch
Sir Keir Starmer has denied he is scaling back Labour’s ambitions as he launched the party’s doorstep offer to voters ahead of the general election.
The Labour leader unveiled a pledge card with six “first steps” his party would take if...
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Sir Keir Starmer speaks at Labour event on small boats
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks at an event in Dover where the party discuss people-smuggling and small boats.
Labour will use new counter-terrorism powers to tackle people-smuggling gangs bringing migrants across the Channel in...
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Sir Keir Starmer speaks at Labour event on small boats - high res
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks at an event in Dover where the party discuss people-smuggling and small boats.
Labour will use new counter-terrorism powers to tackle people-smuggling gangs bringing migrants across the Channel in...
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Politics daily briefing: May 11
All the latest political develoments, as the Home Secretary denies that migrants who fail to report to officials are vanishing from the system.
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Home Secretary visits island of Lampedusa
During a visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa, Home Secretary James Cleverly reaffirmed the Government's argument for the Rwanda scheme.
The Rwanda Bill is awaiting royal assent to formally become law, paving the way for deportation...
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James Cleverly speaks to media on Lampedusa trip
Home Secretary James Cleverly speaks to the media whilst on a trip to Lampedusa in Italy to talk small-boats strategy with his Italian counterparts.
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Boats bring people thought to be migrants to Dover
A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, onboard the RNLI Dover Lifeboat following a small boat incident in the Channel.
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Boats arrive in Dover as migrants die attempting Channel crossing
Five people including a child died while attempting to cross the English Channel just hours after the Rwanda law aimed at deterring migrants cleared Parliament.
Rishi Sunak said the “tragic” incident “underscores” the need for the...
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Rwanda Bill sends 'clear message' that illegal migrants cannot stay in UK - Prime Minister full speech
Rishi Sunak said the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill sends a “clear message” that illegal migrants will not be able to stay in the UK.
The Prime Minister, addressing the Government’s illegal migration operations committee...
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Cleverly: 'I’m absolutely determined to get the legislation through the House''
Speaking to reporters about the Rwanda scheme, Home Secretary James Cleverly said: “I’m absolutely determined to get the legislation through the House."
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Daily politics briefing - March 20
All the latest political developments, as Whitehall's spending watchdog finds the Government's asylum housing plans are to cost millions.
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Daily politics briefing - March 19
All the latest political developments, as Rishi Sunak maintains hope of spring Rwanda flights after seeing off Lords' challenges.
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Migrants arrive at Dorset following small boat incident
A group of people thought to be migrants were brought in to Dover, Kent, on Monday by a Border Force vessel following a small boat incident in the Channel.
On Sunday, more than 300 migrants arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel...
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Politics daily briefing: January 17
All the latest political developments, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces a crunch vote after the Rwanda plan is dealt a fresh blow by senior resignations.
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Prime Minister visits Stockport after appearing to rule out spring general election
Rishi Sunak visited a cafe in Stockport on Friday, at the end of a week that saw party leaders visit towns and cities across England in anticipation of a general election this year.
Mr Sunak appeared to rule out a spring election in...
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Round-up: Rishi Sunak at the Liaison Committee
A round-up of what Rishi Sunak said at the Liason Commitee. During his routine questioning by select committee chairs, the Prime Minister stressed his Rwanda policy as a vital part of “stopping the boats”.
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Star chamber of Tory lawyers says Sunak’s Rwanda Bill needs significant changes - full press conference
Mark Francois, chairman of the Tory European Research Group, said the Rwanda Bill was not fit for purpose.
At a press conference in Westminster he said: “We all want to stop the boats.
“There have been two legislative attempts at this...
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ERG chairman says Rwanda Bill in its current form is ‘not fit for purpose’
European Research Group chairman Mark Francois would not say whether he had confidence in the Prime Minister and said the Government needs legislation that is “fit for purpose”.
The MP who heads the Tory ERG called on the Government to...
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Mark Francois refuses to say whether he has confidence in the Prime Minister
Mark Francois would not say whether he had confidence in the Prime Minister.
He said the Government needs legislation that is “fit for purpose”.
Asked whether he had confidence in Rishi Sunak, Mr Francois said: “We all want the Prime...
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Home Secretary refuses to say whether Government can 'stop the boats' without Rwanda plan
James Cleverly could not say whether the Government can realise Rishi Sunak’s pledge to “stop the boats” without the Rwanda plan, as he answered questions from journalists during a trip to Kigali.