The Rwanda plan - ‘immoral, ungodly and appalling’

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What are the facts?

The Home Secretary Priti Patel has recently defended the government’s policy of sending asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda
The first flight was cancelled shortly before take-off last night after a late intervention from the European Court of Human Rights
Speaking in the Commons, Patel says the government “remains committed” to the policy of sending some asylum seekers to Rwanda
The plan has been met with backlash from Labour, Human Rights groups, the International community, celebrities, royals and even the Church
The govt believe the Rwanda plan will be a deterrent to those making the dangerous small boat crossing and a way to crack down on the criminal gangs bringing them over
But many argue that it is not a deterrent as people are still making the dangerous trip

Plan not a deterrent The i’s article looks at the flaws of the government’s plan as a deterrent. The article reports on the same facts as the Daily Mail – saying around 260 people crossed the Channel in small boats on Tuesday “despite the Government’s claims that the threat of deportation to Rwanda would act as a deterrent.”

Media Bias

UK polls point to a massive win for Labour. The party doesn’t want voters to think victory is a done deal

The Benefits from Pacific trade deal are ‘going to be enormous’ says Andrea Leadsom The News Bias Exposed Fact Check Related News Left leaning mostly

Meddling European court The Daily Mail’s anti-Europe stance is as clear as can be in this article. The paper describes the court’s decision as ‘meddling’ and claims the ECHR has been accused of undermining British sovereignty. The paper’s front page said 300 migrants crossed the Channel in small boats yesterday and came close to colliding with an oil tanker – “Where’s the humanity in this?” the newspaper’s front page asks.

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Tories narrow gap to Labour in poll as Sunak says election result not ‘foregone conclusion’

Tories narrow gap to Labour in poll as Sunak says election result not ‘foregone conclusion’ The News Bias Exposed Fact Check Related News Right leaning

New racist slur emerges The Independent says the government is responsible for the abhorrent racist language that is emerging on social media due to their plan. The paper, along with the Metro, says Labour politicians including David Lammy, Sadiq Khan and Diane Abbott have been told they should ‘Send you to Rwanda’.

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Labour vote share falls to lowest in more than two years

Labour vote share falls to lowest in more than two years The News Bias Exposed Fact Check Related News Right leaning mixed facts Labour’s vote

'alternative opposition' The Guardian article highlights the ‘alternative opposition’ – along with Labour politicians – celebrities, royals and the Church have also voiced their disgust at the Rwanda plan. The paper looks at the role of prominent figures and what they have said - the 'alternative oppostiion' is how the paper describes them.

Media Bias

Sunak and Starmer clash in final election debate

Sunak and Starmer clash in final election debate Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer went head-to-head over tax, immigration, gender and Brexit in their final

Lefties Right

The Independent - Rwanda flight grounded to protect human rights

Daily Mirror - What a cruel farce

guardianThe Guardian - European ruling throws Rwanda plan into chaos

The Guardian - European ruling throws Rwanda plan into chaos

What is the Rwanda plan?

Daily Express - Fury as Rwanda flight blocked

What is the Rwanda plan?

Sunday Papers - Charles told stay out of politics, brands Rwanda plan ‘appalling’