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The prime minister has said he will “stop the boats” carrying migrants across the channel by sending anyone who makes the crossing to the east African country.But speaking to LBC on Thursday morning, he conceded for the first time this would not happen before July 4.
“I’ve said the first flights will go in July. If I am elected we will get the flights off after the election,” he said.He added: “I believe you need to have a deterrent. I believe you need to be able to send people to a safe third country.”Sunak’s interview came on day one of the general election campaign, following his surprise announcement yesterday to go to the country on July 4.
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