Labour leader criticizes controversial deportation scheme
Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, has vowed to tear up the Government's Rwanda deportation plan, even if it proves successful in curbing illegal migration across the English Channel. In his opening speech at the party conference, he criticized the scheme as "wrong" and "hugely expensive." The Supreme Court is set to decide the fate of the policy.
Government accuses Labour of opposing border controls
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick responded to Starmer's remarks by accusing Labour of being ideologically opposed to border controls. He claimed that the party's proposed solution to the issue of small boat crossings was to force British communities to tolerate "flagrant criminality."
Government aims to deport migrants to Rwanda
The deportation plan involves forcibly removing asylum-seekers to Rwanda in an effort to deter small boat crossings. However, it has faced legal challenges from human rights lawyers. The Government hopes to scale up the scheme to deport hundreds or even thousands of individuals.
Sir Keir vows to stop the plans, regardless of court decisions
Even if the Supreme Court rules in favor of the Government, it may still face opposition from the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. When asked if he would scrap the deportation plan, even if it reduced crossings and received court approval, Sir Keir insisted that the real problem lies at the source and that the scheme is ineffective.
Government's pledge to stop boat crossings remains unfulfilled
Despite a commitment made by Downing Street in January, approximately 25,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel this year. While only a small number of migrants will initially be deported to Rwanda, the Government aims to expand the scheme.
Supreme Court hearing begins
The Supreme Court hearing on the Rwanda deportation plan commences tomorrow, with a judgment expected next month. The outcome of this case will have significant implications for the future of the scheme.
Labour Party conference focuses on workers' rights
The Labour Party conference, taking place in Liverpool, kicked off with deputy leader Angela Rayner's speech, in which she pledged to abolish tough new strike laws within 100 days of the party assuming power. Labour also promises to enhance protections for gig workers and establish basic employment rights, such as banning zero-hour contracts and addressing the gender pay gap.
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