First deportation flights to Rwanda to leave UK within months

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The bill has been deadlocked for two months as it has been passed between the two houses of Parliament, with the Lords repeatedly proposing amendments that were then rejected by the Commons.

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised on Monday that The country's first deportation flights to Rwanda could leave in 10 to 12 weeks.while promising end parliamentary deadlock over key policy promise before the elections scheduled for the end of this year.

Sunak made the comments at a press conference, speaking directly to the public after promising last week that Parliament would remain in session until the legislation was passed. The House of Commons will consider the bill later today, followed by the House of Lords.

Mr Sunak called on the unelected House of Lords to stop blocking legislation that allows authorities to deport some asylum seekers to Rwandaas he seeks to fulfill a campaign promise to “stop the boats” bringing illegal immigrants to the UK.

“A lot is a lot”said Sunak, who told reporters that commercial charter planes had been booked to transport asylum seekers.

Has He refused to give details when asked how many people were expected on flights in the coming months.

The bill has been blocked for two monthsas it is subject to back and forth between the two Houses of Parliament, where the Lords repeatedly propose amendments which are then rejected by the Commons. The lords have no power to repeal the billbut they must give their consent before it becomes law.

The ruling Conservative Party planssend some asylum seekers to Rwanda to discourage migrants from risking crossing the English Channel in inflatable boats that submerge in the water. This projectcontinued by three prime ministers in the last two years, So far it has been met with a series of court decisions and virulent opposition from migrant advocates.who consider it illegal and inhumane.

The current legislation, known as Rwanda security billIt is a response to a decision of the Supreme Court that blocked deportation flights because the government could not guarantee the safety of migrants sent to Rwanda.

After signing a new treaty with Rwanda to strengthen protection for immigrants, The government has proposed new legislation declaring Rwanda a safe country.

Alex Carlile, an independent member of the House of Lords, said: the amendments aimed to improve “poorly judged, poorly drafted and inadequate” legislation who “illegal under current UK and international law.”

“This is, in my opinion, the most inexplicable and callous day I have experienced in almost 40 years in either House of Parliament.” he told the BBC. “What Rishi Sunak is asking Parliament to do is say that a lie is a truth.”

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