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www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Rishi Sunak's small boats plan suffers blow as Home Office deems Turkey unsafe

Rishi Sunak's plan to halt boats carrying migrants across the English Channel is at risk due to the Home Office declaring Turkey an unsafe country.
The proposed returns deal with Turkey is in jeopardy due to concerns over their anti-terrorism laws, unfair trials, and allegations of torture in the judicial system.
Officials are considering alternative ways to address the small boats crisis, including potentially leaving the European Court of Human Rights and implementing provisions within the Rwanda bill. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Robert Jenrick's resignation letter as immigration minister quits over Rwanda plan

Robert Jenrick has resigned as Minister for Immigration due to strong disagreements with the government's policy on immigration.
Jenrick has been pushing for a strong piece of emergency legislation to address the small boats crisis and generate a deterrent effect. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
France politics

British police and security services to help protect Paris Olympics

UK security experts will help protect the Paris Olympics with closer cooperation between the UK and France
Both governments plan to deploy more drones and sea barriers to prevent small boat crossings in the English Channel [ more ]
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