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Patel's Rwanda deal already causing ‘immense harm’ to asylum-seekers
The Star speaks with refugees who have run away from hostels over fears of being deported
A group of people are brought in to Dover, Kent, onboard Border Force vessel Searcher following a small boat incident in the Channel

PRITI PATEL’S Rwanda deal is already causing “immense harm” to asylum-seekers in Britain – with some running away from hostels over fears of being deported, the Morning Star has learned. 

The Star spoke to two asylum-seekers who decided to flee their accommodation following the Home Secretary’s announcement two weeks ago. 

Despite the risks of leaving Home Office accommodation, including becoming destitute and vulnerable to exploitation, both said they would prefer to sleep on the streets in the UK than risk being sent to Rwanda.

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