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Priti Patel

Ash Regan. Picture: Colin D Fisher/CDFIMAGES.COM

Ash Regan pledges to 'immediately explore' setting up currency infrastructure

Immigration policies differ across the globe, as the final instalment in our series of articles shows
Immigration policies differ across the globe, as the final instalment in our series of articles shows

How does Scotland and the UK compare on immigration to the rest of the world?

Campaigners lost a High Court challenge against the Rwanda scheme.
Campaigners lost a High Court challenge against the Rwanda scheme.

Opposition parties insist Rwanda deportations are 'immoral'

Demonstrators outside the Royal Courts of Justice, central London, protesting against the Government's plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Demonstrators outside the Royal Courts of Justice, central London, protesting against the Government's plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Analysis: Rwanda deportations being ruled lawful changes nothing for opponents

'Stand up to Racism' campaigners dismantle a flag after staging an anti-Rwanda deportations demo outside the Royal Courts of Justice. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
'Stand up to Racism' campaigners dismantle a flag after staging an anti-Rwanda deportations demo outside the Royal Courts of Justice. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda are lawful, the High Court has ruled.

An investigation into Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab’s conduct could range more widely than just the two formal complaints made against him.
An investigation into Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab’s conduct could range more widely than just the two formal complaints made against him.

Dominic Raab investigation could look beyond formal complaints against him

Former home secretary Priti Patel. Picture: Andrew Boyers/PA Wire
Former home secretary Priti Patel. Picture: Andrew Boyers/PA Wire

Patel restricted disclosure of documents to Novichok death inquiry

Liz Truss has held her first meeting with her newly-appointed Cabinet - where the energy crisis will have undoubtedly been a key topic of conversation. Credit: Getty Images
Liz Truss has held her first meeting with her newly-appointed Cabinet - where the energy crisis will have undoubtedly been a key topic of conversation. Credit: Getty Images

The Liz Truss Cabinet: who has been given what by the new PM?

Liz Truss and husband Hugh O'Leary pose outside number 10 Downing Street
Liz Truss and husband Hugh O'Leary pose outside number 10 Downing Street

In pictures: Who is in Liz Truss' new Cabinet?

Liz Truss departs Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ) in London, following the announcement that she is the new Conservative party leader, and will become the next Prime Minister. Picture: PA
Liz Truss departs Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ) in London, following the announcement that she is the new Conservative party leader, and will become the next Prime Minister. Picture: PA

Liz Truss doubles down on tax cuts and seems to rule out general election

Outgoing home secretary Priti Patel looks on during a visit with members of the Thames Valley Police, at Milton Keynes Police Station. Picture: Andrew Boyers - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Outgoing home secretary Priti Patel looks on during a visit with members of the Thames Valley Police, at Milton Keynes Police Station. Picture: Andrew Boyers - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Patel quits as home secretary after Truss PM announcement

Police close the road during a demonstration by environmental campaigners, preventing copies of The News leaving for Portsmouth from the print plant in Thurrock
Police close the road during a demonstration by environmental campaigners, preventing copies of The News leaving for Portsmouth from the print plant in Thurrock

Press freedom under attack as police block newspaper delivery vans – Scotsman

Migrants risk their lives daily crossing the English Channel in overloaded and often unseaworthy board
Migrants risk their lives daily crossing the English Channel in overloaded and often unseaworthy board

More than 25,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel this year

A distressed child is carried as a group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, from a Border Force Vessel, following a small boat incident in the Channel. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire
A distressed child is carried as a group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, from a Border Force Vessel, following a small boat incident in the Channel. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Channel migrant crossings reach record high for single day

June saw forecourt fuel prices reach a record high across the UK
June saw forecourt fuel prices reach a record high across the UK

Hard-up drivers hit by record monthly hike in petrol prices

Fuel protest signage on a car, as prices soar across Scotland. Picture Cameron Smith/Getty Images
Fuel protest signage on a car, as prices soar across Scotland. Picture Cameron Smith/Getty Images

Scottish Government urged to create fuel comparison website

Migrants gesture as they arrive in Dover aboard a Border Force vessel after being intercepted while crossing the English Channel from France in small boats (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)
Migrants gesture as they arrive in Dover aboard a Border Force vessel after being intercepted while crossing the English Channel from France in small boats (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Rwanda asylum-seeker plan exposes dark side of Johnson's government

(left to right) Julian Assange's lawyer Jennifer Robinson, Stella Assange, the wife of Julian Assange, and Director of the Foreign Press Association Deborah Bonetti talking to the media at the Royal Over-Seas League in London, after Priti Patel signed an order to extradite Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to the US to face espionage charges. Picture date: Friday June 17, 2022.
(left to right) Julian Assange's lawyer Jennifer Robinson, Stella Assange, the wife of Julian Assange, and Director of the Foreign Press Association Deborah Bonetti talking to the media at the Royal Over-Seas League in London, after Priti Patel signed an order to extradite Wikileaks founder Julian Assange to the US to face espionage charges. Picture date: Friday June 17, 2022.

Julian Assange ‘strip searched' on day of extradition announcement

Police officers near a Boeing 767 aircraft at MoD Boscombe Down, near Salisbury, which is believed to be the plane set to take asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA
Police officers near a Boeing 767 aircraft at MoD Boscombe Down, near Salisbury, which is believed to be the plane set to take asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA

Rwanda: There is still hope for the soul of the UK - Dani Garavelli

Home Secretary Priti Patel making a statement to MPs in the House of Commons, London, on the Rwanda asylum plan. Picture date: Wednesday June 15, 2022.
Home Secretary Priti Patel making a statement to MPs in the House of Commons, London, on the Rwanda asylum plan. Picture date: Wednesday June 15, 2022.

‘Rwanda asylum policy dishonours God’ – Church of Scotland moderator

Home Secretary Priti Patel has signed an order to extradite Julian Assange to the US to face espionage charges, the Home Office has confirmed.
Home Secretary Priti Patel has signed an order to extradite Julian Assange to the US to face espionage charges, the Home Office has confirmed.

Home Office to extradite Julian Assange to the US to face espionage charges

A man stands on the steps of the grounded Rwanda deportation flight EC-LZO Boeing 767 at Boscombe Down Air Base. The flight taking asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda was grounded at the last minute after intervention of the European Court of Human Rights. Picture: Getty Images
A man stands on the steps of the grounded Rwanda deportation flight EC-LZO Boeing 767 at Boscombe Down Air Base. The flight taking asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda was grounded at the last minute after intervention of the European Court of Human Rights. Picture: Getty Images

Is Britain regarded as the most heartless nation in the Western world?

A placard left outside the High Court where the ruling on Rwanda deportation flights is taking place in London. British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says the first deportation flight to Rwanda will take off in the evening of Tuesday, June 14th, regardless of how many people are on board, as immigration attorneys launch case-by-case appeals on behalf of the migrants scheduled for removal. Photo: AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File.
A placard left outside the High Court where the ruling on Rwanda deportation flights is taking place in London. British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says the first deportation flight to Rwanda will take off in the evening of Tuesday, June 14th, regardless of how many people are on board, as immigration attorneys launch case-by-case appeals on behalf of the migrants scheduled for removal. Photo: AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File.

Here's why the UK is sending refugees to Rwanda

A protester communicates with those inside at the perimeter fence of Brook House immigration removal centre beside Gatwick Airport as demonstrators gather to protest against the UK government's intention to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda.
A protester communicates with those inside at the perimeter fence of Brook House immigration removal centre beside Gatwick Airport as demonstrators gather to protest against the UK government's intention to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda.

Plan to send near-empty flight to Rwanda is clear message to asylum seekers

The grounded Rwanda deportation flight
The grounded Rwanda deportation flight

Rwanda flight grounded after European Court of Human Rights intervenes

Lord Geidt, Boris Johnson's adviser on ministerial interests giving evidence to the Commons Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Lord Geidt, Boris Johnson's adviser on ministerial interests giving evidence to the Commons Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee

Sketch: Lord Geidt talks forever, but fails to deny he threatened to resign

Home Secretary Priti Patel introduced the controversial new Rwanda plan last month
Home Secretary Priti Patel introduced the controversial new Rwanda plan last month

Age dispute could see teenage boys deported to Rwanda immigration centre

Home secretary Priti Patel, talking to the media in Green Park, central London. Picture: James Manning/PA Wire
Home secretary Priti Patel, talking to the media in Green Park, central London. Picture: James Manning/PA Wire

Priti Patel tells Tory MPs seeking Boris Johnson resignation to 'forget it'

A security officer passes in front of the Desir Resort hotel in Kigali, Rwanda, which is preparing to house migrants.
A security officer passes in front of the Desir Resort hotel in Kigali, Rwanda, which is preparing to house migrants.

Migrants notified of removal to Rwanda as first flight is set for June 14

Medical leaders have made a renewed call for legislation to protect women from “unacceptable” harassment and intimidation outside abortion clinics.
Medical leaders have made a renewed call for legislation to protect women from “unacceptable” harassment and intimidation outside abortion clinics.

Renewed calls for abortion clinic buffer zones to protect women from abuse

Anti-Homosexual activists march on the streets of Kampala. Picture: ISAAC KASAMANI/AFP via Getty
Anti-Homosexual activists march on the streets of Kampala. Picture: ISAAC KASAMANI/AFP via Getty

'I would rather die than go to Rwanda' - the fears of LGBT+ asylum seekers

Boris Johnson says he will survive despite an aide resigning over the 'toxic' culture at Downing Street.
Boris Johnson says he will survive despite an aide resigning over the 'toxic' culture at Downing Street.

Boris Johnson says he will survive as Patel aide resigns over 'toxic culture'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson departs 10 Downing Street for his first Prime Minister's Questions since the Sue Gray Report into "Partygate" has been made public. Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson departs 10 Downing Street for his first Prime Minister's Questions since the Sue Gray Report into "Partygate" has been made public. Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images.

The list of named Downing Street officials and politicians in full

The number of migrants deported to Rwanda is “more likely to be in the hundreds” each year, according to the deputy prime minister.
The number of migrants deported to Rwanda is “more likely to be in the hundreds” each year, according to the deputy prime minister.

‘Hundreds’ likely to be sent to Rwanda each year – minister

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Jeremy Hunt says a leadership contest could take place before the 2024 election.
Jeremy Hunt says a leadership contest could take place before the 2024 election.

Jeremy Hunt refuses to rule out Tory leadership contest before 2024 election

Jagtar Singh Johal's brother Gurpreet Singh Johal speaks during a protest outside the Indian Consulate in Edinburgh's Rutland Square (Picture: Scott Louden)
Jagtar Singh Johal's brother Gurpreet Singh Johal speaks during a protest outside the Indian Consulate in Edinburgh's Rutland Square (Picture: Scott Louden)

Handling of Jagtar Singh Johal case exposes callousness of 'Global Britain'

Would-be sponsors under the Homes For Ukraine visa scheme are threatening the Government with legal action on behalf of hundreds of refugees who have spent weeks waiting to come to the UK.
Would-be sponsors under the Homes For Ukraine visa scheme are threatening the Government with legal action on behalf of hundreds of refugees who have spent weeks waiting to come to the UK.

Home Secretary could face legal action over Ukraine visa delays

'The suggestion that we should send those seeking refuge in this country on a one-way ticket to Rwanda is an bitter betrayal,' says the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth (file image). Picture: John Devlin.
'The suggestion that we should send those seeking refuge in this country on a one-way ticket to Rwanda is an bitter betrayal,' says the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth (file image). Picture: John Devlin.

Priti Patel's Rwanda plan 'immoral, shameless and obscene', says Glasgow cathedr...

Justin Welby, the Archbishop Of Canterbury delivers his Easter Sermon at Canterbury Cathedral
Justin Welby, the Archbishop Of Canterbury delivers his Easter Sermon at Canterbury Cathedral

Perhaps Boris Johnson will listen to God and dump Rwanda plan - leader comment

Priti Patel speaks to the media in Rwanda after signing what the two countries called an "economic development partnership"
Priti Patel speaks to the media in Rwanda after signing what the two countries called an "economic development partnership"

Those wanting open borders to everyone need to be honest - Brian Monteith

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, following a small boat incident in the Channel. Under a scheme designed to crack down on migrants landing on British shores after crossing the Channel in small boats, the UK intends to provide those deemed to have arrived unlawfully with a one-way ticket to Rwanda. Picture date: Friday April 15, 2022.
A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, following a small boat incident in the Channel. Under a scheme designed to crack down on migrants landing on British shores after crossing the Channel in small boats, the UK intends to provide those deemed to have arrived unlawfully with a one-way ticket to Rwanda. Picture date: Friday April 15, 2022.

Sending migrants to Rwanda ‘a cataclysmic waste’ of taxpayers’ money, says SNP

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby carries a wooden cross during the Walk of Witness at St Mary's Church, Sellindge, Kent, as he carries out his Holy Week engagements.
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby carries a wooden cross during the Walk of Witness at St Mary's Church, Sellindge, Kent, as he carries out his Holy Week engagements.

Archbishop: Rwanda asylum plan is ‘opposite of nature of God’

Sending migrants to Rwanda will save Britain money in the “longer term”, a minister has argued, despite critics describing the costs involved as “eye-watering”.
Sending migrants to Rwanda will save Britain money in the “longer term”, a minister has argued, despite critics describing the costs involved as “eye-watering”.

Sending migrants to Rwanda will save UK money - UK minister

Migrants arrive at Dover port after being picked up in the channel by the border force yesterday in Dover, England.
Migrants arrive at Dover port after being picked up in the channel by the border force yesterday in Dover, England.

Syrian refugee applying to live in Scotland condemns Rwanda asylum scheme

An inflatable craft carrying migrant men, women and children across the English Channel (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
An inflatable craft carrying migrant men, women and children across the English Channel (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Why people try to cross the English Channel in migrant boats

UK coastguards paddle on a dinghy inflatable boat used by migrants to cross the English Channel, as they bring it into Marina in Dover, southeast England, last month.
UK coastguards paddle on a dinghy inflatable boat used by migrants to cross the English Channel, as they bring it into Marina in Dover, southeast England, last month.

Rwanda refugee outsource plans ‘a breach of human rights’, Scottish Refugee Coun...

The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the UK government plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda are 'despicable' and 'shameful' (Photo: Peter Summers/Getty Images).
The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the UK government plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda are 'despicable' and 'shameful' (Photo: Peter Summers/Getty Images).

First Minister calls UK government asylum seeker Rwanda plan 'despicable'

Critics have said that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is using the proposed scheme to distract from the recent Partygate scandal. Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images.
Critics have said that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is using the proposed scheme to distract from the recent Partygate scandal. Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images.

Plan for asylum seekers to be sent to Rwanda

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday March 30, 2022.
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday March 30, 2022.

Ian Blackford brands government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda “evil”

File photo dated 13/01/22 of Prue Leith, who has said she registered her willingness to take in Ukrainian refugees. Issue date: Tuesday April 12, 2022.
File photo dated 13/01/22 of Prue Leith, who has said she registered her willingness to take in Ukrainian refugees. Issue date: Tuesday April 12, 2022.

Prue Leith - Ukraine refugee hosts will give up if they don’t hear news soon

Refugees from Ukraine wait for the bus after they crossed Ukrainian-Polish border at the border crossing in Medyka, southeastern Poland.
Refugees from Ukraine wait for the bus after they crossed Ukrainian-Polish border at the border crossing in Medyka, southeastern Poland.

Scottish Government condemns ‘glacial pace’ of UK visa scheme

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is surrounded by police as he arrives at Glasgow Central station on November 9, 2021. Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is surrounded by police as he arrives at Glasgow Central station on November 9, 2021. Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images

Johnson told COP26 Britain was not corrupt, but I'm not sure - Alexander Brown

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has faced calls to resign her position in the past.
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has faced calls to resign her position in the past.

Analysis: SNP taking advantage of lack of political accountability across UK

A group of Ukrainian orphans due to fly to the UK after fleeing war in their home country are stuck in Poland after a key piece of paperwork was not provided in time.
A group of Ukrainian orphans due to fly to the UK after fleeing war in their home country are stuck in Poland after a key piece of paperwork was not provided in time.

Dnipro Kids stuck in Poland after flight to London delayed over paperwork

Britain could welcome hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing the fighting in Ukraine in the coming weeks, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said.
Britain could welcome hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing the fighting in Ukraine in the coming weeks, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said.

UK could welcome hundreds of thousands of refugees - Javid

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Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! - which stars Rebekah Hinds and Bronté Barbé - will be among the Fringe hits returning this year. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic
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Sir Keir Starmer’s move to block Jeremy Corbyn from running to be a Labour MP at the next election has been backed by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).
Sir Keir Starmer’s move to block Jeremy Corbyn from running to be a Labour MP at the next election has been backed by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).

Starmer’s move to block Corbyn from running to be Labour MP approved