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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 and...
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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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Illegal immigration 'one of the defining issues of our time', says Sunak 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 Chancellor Karl Nehammer in Vienna. Mr Sunak said illegal migration has...
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Taoiseach responds after asylum seekers moved from Mount Street tents
Irish Taoiseach Simon Harris responds after asylum seekers moved from Mount Street tents. Approximately 450 migrants were relocated to State-provided shelter during the early-morning actions.
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Bibby Stockholm following Peckham protests
Scenes from the Bibby Stockholm in Portland Port following reports of protesters blocking a coach of asylum seekers to the barge. Protesters were seen covering their faces while stopping a bus - sent to collect asylum seekers - outside...
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UK removes first failed asylum seeker to Rwanda via voluntary scheme
A failed asylum seeker has been sent to Rwanda under a voluntary scheme separate to the Government’s flagship deportation plan. The unnamed man is the first to have voluntarily moved to Rwanda after being offered up to £3,000 financial...
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Sunak holds Illegal Migration Operations Committee as parliamentary showdown looms
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak holds an Illegal Migration Operations Committee meeting in Downing Street, London. Rishi Sunak said the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill sends a “clear message” that illegal migrants will not be...
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Revised migration rules could see significant number deported to EU countries
A major overhaul of migration rules could see Ireland deporting a significant number of people back to other EU countries where they had first sought asylum protection. The Irish Government has agreed to adopt proposals that will see the...
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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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Tyson Foods wants to hire 52,000 asylum seekers for factory jobs
The food processing company wants to hire migrants who are arriving in New York for jobs Americans don't want.
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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 as...
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Archive footage of Rwanda Bill stories as policy faces crucial test in House of Commons
Archive footage of stories related to the Rwanda Bill as it returns to the House of Commons for votes on amendments on Tuesday. Rishi Sunak faces a difficult political test, with warnings some prominent Tory MPs could rebel. Clips: -...
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Cleverly refuses to be drawn on missing asylum seekers
Home Secretary, James Cleverly, takes questions in the House of Commons. He would not be drawn into revealing details about more than 4,000 asylum seekers who have gone missing after being earmarked for removal to Rwanda.
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Border Force vessels return to Dover after five migrants die in the Channel
Border force vessels return to Dover as a fifth migrant has been confirmed to have died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France early on Sunday, French maritime authorities said.
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Five people dead after attempting English Channel crossing
A fifth migrant has been confirmed to have died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France early on Sunday, French maritime authorities said. On Sunday morning, ministers had been informed that several people died trying to...
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First migrants crossing the English Channel in 2024 arrive in Dover
Migrants crossing the English Channel have been reported for the first time in 2024. They are the first recorded since December 16, according to Home Office figures, with poor weather conditions potentially contributing to the lack of...
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Daily politics briefing: January 2
All the latest political developments, as the Prime Minister has credited “relentless action” after the Government announced it met a target to clear a backlog of asylum claims.
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Politics daily briefing: December 7
All the latest political developments, as Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda policy is hit by fresh chaos after immigration minister Robert Jenrick resigns.
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Politics daily briefing: December 6
All the latest political developments, as couples are feeling ‘stuck’ because of the Government’s ‘cruel’ migration plan.
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James Cleverly signs new asylum treaty in Rwanda
The Home Secretary has signed a fresh treaty with Rwanda amid efforts to get the Government’s stalled asylum deal off the ground. James Cleverly travelled to Kigali and signed the agreement on Tuesday as Rishi Sunak bids to make the plan...
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James Cleverly insists new treaty with Rwanda fixes all legal concerns
James Cleverly has insisted his new legally-binding treaty with Rwanda addresses all of the reasons that caused the Supreme Court to deem the Government’s flagship asylum policy unlawful. The Home Secretary said he “cannot see any...
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Government ‘concerned’ about prospect of asylum seekers having to sleep rough
The Government is “very concerned” about the risks associated with newly arrived asylum seekers having to sleep rough in freezing conditions, the Tanaiste has said. Micheal Martin was commenting after it was confirmed the state is no...
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Net migration hit record level of 745,000 in 2022, revised estimate shows
Rishi Sunak is facing calls from Tory MPs to “act now” to bring down net migration, as new figures showed that it hit a new record of 745,000. Revised estimates from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) put net migration to the UK in...