Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out July election as PM hints at poll this year
RISHI Sunak has stuck two fingers up to Ireland’s demands to take back illegal migrants who have crossed into the country.spokesman said: “Even if Ireland wants to pass legislation, it is up to the UK government to decide who we do and don't accept into the country.
His Welfare Secretary Mel Stride added this morning: “We are not in the business of having more illegal migrants in the UK. Sources suggested Ireland’s new PM is looking to make a statement as the country grapples with increasing anger over illegal migration weeks out from crucial European elections.FIVE months after the Supreme Court appeared to have sunk the Rwanda plan, it is now back on track.
He insists both Britain and Rwanda are ready for the first flights to take off in July to kickstart a “regular rhythm” of planes. The threshold they have to meet is that migrants face a risk of “serious and irreversible harm” by being sent to Kigali. The PM also faces pressing questions over his plans for the tens of thousands of illegal migrants here in the UK with no chance of asylum.
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