Close Menu
Migrant Affairs
    Trending News

    EU Strengthens Europol Role to Fight Migrant Smuggling and Trafficking

    September 26, 2025

    EU Border Policies Under Scrutiny After Deadly Migrant Shipwreck

    March 1, 2024

    EU Records Highest-Ever Number of Asylum Applications in 2023

    February 28, 2024

    Doctors Without Borders Condemn European Union Migration Policies

    February 24, 2024

    UK gets EU intelligence on human trafficking

    February 23, 2024

    Council of Europe warns of violence against asylum aid groups

    February 23, 2024
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Migrant Affairs
    Subscribe
    • Home
    • About
    • News
    • Features
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions
    Migrant Affairs
    Home » New UK PM Cancels Rwanda Migrant Deportation Plan
    Top Posts

    New UK PM Cancels Rwanda Migrant Deportation Plan

    July 6, 2024Updated:July 6, 20243 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Copy Link WhatsApp
    Keir Starmer cancels Rwanda deportation plan
    Britain’s incoming Prime Minister Keir Starmer and leader of the Labour Party, addresses the nation after his general election victory, outside 10 Downing Street in London on July 5, 2024, a day after Britain held a general election. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP). Source: Channels Televesion.
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Copy Link WhatsApp

    Britain’s new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced that he will not continue with the previous government’s plan to deport migrants to Rwanda. Speaking at his first news conference since taking office, Starmer emphasized that the scheme, introduced by former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, was ineffective and not a genuine solution to the issue of illegal immigration. He criticized the plan as a “gimmick” that failed to deter migrants from making the perilous journey across the English Channel.

    Rishi Sunak, who was the leader of the Conservative Party, had made the Rwanda deportation plan a central part of his strategy to curb illegal immigration. Sunak’s government faced significant backlash from human rights groups and legal challenges, but he persisted, believing it would stop the influx of migrants arriving by boat from northern France. Despite his efforts, the plan never came into full effect, and Starmer’s decision marks a clear departure from his predecessor’s approach.

    Immigration has been a hot-button issue in the UK, especially since the country voted to leave the European Union in 2020. The Brexit campaign promised to “take back control” of Britain’s borders, and immigration policy has been under intense scrutiny ever since. Keir Starmer, leading the Labour Party, has expressed his intention to tackle the root causes of illegal immigration rather than relying on drastic measures like the Rwanda plan.

    Starmer’s approach involves targeting the criminal networks responsible for human smuggling. He has proposed the creation of an “elite” Border Security Command, which would bring together immigration officers, law enforcement agencies, and the domestic intelligence service MI5. This new unit aims to disrupt the operations of smuggling gangs and reduce the number of migrants attempting the dangerous crossing to the UK.

    According to recent data from the UK Home Office, over 12,000 people have crossed the English Channel to Britain so far this year, an 18 percent increase compared to the same period last year. In 2023, the total number of arrivals was 29,437, down from a record 45,774 in 2022. These figures highlight the ongoing challenge the UK faces in managing its borders and addressing the humanitarian and security issues associated with illegal immigration.

    Keir Starmer’s rejection of the Rwanda deportation plan signifies a significant shift in the UK’s immigration policy. His administration seeks to implement more effective and humane strategies to handle immigration, focusing on international cooperation and strengthening border security. As the new Prime Minister settles into his role, his policies will be closely watched to see if they can provide a sustainable solution to the complex issue of illegal immigration.

    Brexit immigration Human smuggling Keir Starmer Labour Party immigration strategy migrant migrants migration Rwanda deportation plan UK border security UK immigration policy
    Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Copy Link WhatsApp

    Related Posts

    Abrahams Says Barbados Has Nothing to Fear from Free Movement Deal

    October 14, 2025

    Migrant Found Guilty After Threatening to Kill Nigel Farage and Giving Police False Name

    October 14, 2025

    UK Leads European Effort to Reform Migrant Deportation Laws

    October 14, 2025

    Comments are closed.

    Top Posts

    Germany’s National Election 2025: Political Party Ideologies on Migration and Migrants

    The Impact of Social Media on Migrant Advocacy and Awareness

    Organizations Supporting Migrants and Refugees Worldwide

    Nigerian Couple Order to Repay German Government!

    Don't Miss

    EU Strengthens Europol Role to Fight Migrant Smuggling and Trafficking

    September 26, 20252 Mins ReadBy RACHAEL ADEEGBE

    The European Council and European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to strengthen Europol’s powers…

    Read More

    Elon Musk Responds to Migrants in Germany Over Sharia Law Remarks

    September 7, 2025

    Germans Reflect on Merkel’s 2015 Migrant Decision Ten Years On

    September 3, 2025

    German Town of Altena Welcomed Migrants with Hope, But Challenges Remain

    September 1, 2025

    Germany at a Crossroads: How a Decade of Migration Brought Hope and Division

    August 29, 2025

    Torture Suspect Arrested in Germany for Migrant Killing in Libya

    August 4, 2025
    RSS News Around
    • ‘College Group Chat’: JD Vance Dismisses ‘Pearl Clutching’ Over Young Republicans Leak to Attack Jay Jones
    • Former Ford CEO says automakers 'went full bore' into making EVs without thinking about the consumer
    • Drivers face steep penalties after harmful off-road incident: 'It's never-ending'
    • Ukraine authorities order mass evacuations from around devastated Kupiansk
    • Experts raise red flags after noticing dangerous trend contributing to house fires: 'Don't leave them … unattended or overnight'
    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • LinkedIn
    • WhatsApp
    RSS More News
    • Italy: Top court to rule on Nord Stream suspect extradition
    • Germany: Body of missing boy Fabian found in forest
    • Germany news: Coalition frictions open on military service
    • Dorothee Elmiger wins 2025 German Book Prize
    • Germany back on World Cup track after win in Belfast
    About Us

    A news and information site documenting and sharing relevant and helpful stories and resources for and about Migrants.

    Email Us: info@migrantaffairs.info

    Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp
    Top Stories

    Migrant Found Guilty After Threatening to Kill Nigel Farage and Giving Police False Name

    October 14, 2025

    UK Leads European Effort to Reform Migrant Deportation Laws

    October 14, 2025

    UK Faces Backlash Over Collapse of China Spy Trial as MPs Demand Answers

    October 13, 2025
    RSS Business News
    • Nobel economics prize awarded for innovation-growth theory
    • EU seeks US trade concessions by doubling steel tariffs and cutting quotas
    • Tech Zity hub set to crown Lithuania's bustling startup scene
    • Germany: Merz pledges to resist 2035 EU electric car switch
    • Can France learn from Italy to overcome its fiscal crisis?
    RSS Expat Jobs
    Migrant Affairs
    • Home
    • About
    • News
    • Features
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions
    © 2025 Migrant Affairs

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.