Human rights campaigners slam ‘bitterly disappointing’ Rwanda vote
Rishi Sunak speaks during a press conference in Downing Street, London, after he saw the Safety of Rwanda Bill pass its third reading in the House of Commons by a majority of 44 on Wednesday evening, January 18, 2024
HUMAN rights campaigners hit out today after a “bitterly disappointing” parliamentary vote in favour of the Tories’ Rwanda policy.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s “shameful” legislation passed its third reading in the Commons on Wednesday night by 44 votes.
The policy, which would see migrants who cross the Channel in small boats sent to Rwanda rather than being allowed to seek asylum in Britain, has faced global condemnation.
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