Despite legal challenges, the UK government has passed the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, paving the way for flights to Rwanda to begin in July. The plan aims to send around 150 asylum seekers on the first flights, with regular flights scheduled over the summer. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reiterated his commitment to the plan, declaring that “nothing will stand in our way” of reducing irregular migration.
British Home Secretary James Cleverly is visiting Italy to discuss ways to curb the influx of migrants arriving by small boats. He will meet with Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi to explore joint efforts to intercept migrants in North Africa. Cleverly will also visit Lampedusa, the main arrival point for migrants in Italy. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda will be a topic of discussion, despite facing legal and humanitarian concerns.
