UK Minister Chris Philp Faces Backlash for Confusing Rwanda and Congo on Live TV

During a Question Time debate, Policing Minister Chris Philp mistakenly questioned whether Rwanda and Congo were separate countries, sparking ridicule and political criticism.

Chris Philp, UK Policing Minister, was ridiculed after appearing to confuse Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo during a BBC Question Time debate.
The incident occurred when an audience member questioned the impact of the Rwanda Bill on his family, leading to Philp's confusing remarks.
Social media reacted quickly, with clips of the gaffe spreading and generating significant attention.
Opposition politicians, including Yvette Cooper, seized on the mistake to criticize the government's understanding and handling of foreign affairs.
The Rwanda Bill, which allows for deportation flights to Rwanda, was recently signed into law, adding context to the debate's significance.