UK Gives Rwanda Extra £100 Million for Asylum Plan
In April of this year, the UK added another £100 million to the £140 million already sent to Rwanda as part of a deal to relocate asylum seekers.
The plan, initially announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in April 2022, aims to process asylum seekers in Rwanda to discourage them from crossing the English Channel in small boats.
Despite facing legal challenges and delays, the scheme is being revived by Chancellor Rishi Sunak after the resignation of the immigration minister.
The total cost of the policy, now revealed to be over £240 million, has raised concerns among MPs, with accusations that the government lacks transparency.
The new emergency legislation, seeking to end legal challenges, has sparked opposition within the Conservative Party.
Critics argue that the plan may not effectively address the issue of asylum seekers crossing the Channel and call for a clearer understanding of its costs and implications.
The payments to Rwanda, emphasized to be unrelated to a recent treaty, are said to contribute to Rwanda’s economic development.
The situation has led to debates about the efficacy of the asylum plan and the government’s handling of associated costs.(Source: BBC)
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