Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, is facing criticism after it was revealed that a Labour election candidate organizes holidays to Rwanda, while the party opposes the government's plan to deport migrants to the same country. Sam Rushworth, the Labour candidate for Bishop Auckland, runs the African Dreams company, which specializes in sending young people to Rwanda. This revelation has sparked accusations of hypocrisy against Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party.
Labour Candidate Offers "Unforgettable" Adventures in Rwanda
Sam Rushworth's company, African Dreams, offers holiday packages to Rwanda for kids as young as 13. The company claims that Rwanda is a safe and supportive environment for young people and promises them an unforgettable summer adventure. The packages range from affordable options to a top-of-the-range package priced at £1,999 per person for a ten-day stay in the country.
Labour's Opposition to Deportation Policy
This revelation raises questions about Labour's opposition to the government's plan to deport migrants to Rwanda. The party has described the policy as "deeply unethical." Sir Keir Starmer has stated that he would scrap the plan if he became the Prime Minister. However, he has also suggested that he would consider off-shoring the processing of asylum claims.
Calls for Dual Citizenship and Escaping the UK Winter
Sam Rushworth, the Labour candidate, has expressed his admiration for Rwanda by wearing a football jersey with Rwanda emblazoned across his chest. He has also stated that he would like to have dual citizenship with the country and has encouraged Brits to visit Rwanda to escape the UK winter.
Tory Party Criticizes Labour's Hypocrisy
The Conservative Party has seized on this revelation, accusing Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party of hypocrisy. Tory party chair Richard Holden described the level of hypocrisy as "utterly staggering." The Labour Party has dismissed the criticism as "desperate stuff" and argued that comparing school trips to subcontracting the asylum system to Rwanda is ludicrous.
Overall, this revelation has put Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party in a difficult position. It remains to be seen how they will respond to these accusations of hypocrisy in the coming days.
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