Overview

• The Rwanda bill aimed at deporting asylum seekers faces repeated delays, with the House of Lords demanding significant amendments.
• Sunak has expressed frustration over the stalled bill, emphasizing the need to deter illegal Channel crossings by establishing a deportation agreement with Rwanda.
• Flights to Rwanda, initially promised for this spring, are now unlikely before late June or July due to ongoing legislative resistance and logistical challenges.
• Concerns about the safety and legality of the deportation plan persist, with debates over Rwanda's status as a 'safe country' and the rights of specific groups like Afghan interpreters.
• The government is exploring all options, including using RAF aircraft, as commercial airlines hesitate to participate in the deportation scheme.