Starmer Says Rwanda Policy Is ‘Dead and Buried’

The former government’s plan to deport illegal immigrants to Rwanda is “dead and buried,” Sir Keir Starmer said on Saturday. At his first press conference as prime minister, Sir Keir told reporters he’s “not prepared to continue with gimmicks that don’t act as a deterrent.” The Rwanda policy, first introduced in 2022, was a key part of the Conservatives’ plan to “stop the boat” by deterring future crossings. Having to clear a series of legal hurdles, the administration has said they were planning to have the first deportation flight off the ground later this month. However, Sir Keir has opposed the policy, calling the plan a “gimmick” and vowed to scrap it “on day one” of a Labour government....