Rwanda Bill Delayed Amid Parliamentary Stand-off and Record Migrant Crossings

As the UK faces a surge in Channel crossings, the controversial Rwanda deportation bill faces further delays, sparking a blame game between the government and Labour.

The next stage of the Rwanda bill's progress has been delayed until after the Easter recess, with the government maintaining its aim to implement the deportation plan in spring.
Record migrant crossings were reported in the Channel, with 514 people making the journey in a single day, highlighting the urgency behind the government's push for the bill.
The House of Lords applied seven changes to the bill, continuing the parliamentary stand-off known as 'ping pong' between the Commons and Lords.
Government officials blame Labour for the delays, accusing the opposition of obstructing the bill's progress, while Labour criticizes the government for not being ready to implement the scheme.
The bill aims to declare Rwanda a safe country for deporting asylum seekers, amidst debates over its legality and effectiveness.