Keir Starmer opposes UK’s plan to deport migrants to Rwanda

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that his government will not be moving forward with the previous Conservative government’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. During his first news conference after winning the general election, Starmer stated that the Rwanda scheme was ineffective and not a deterrent for asylum seekers.

“I’m not willing to continue with policies that are merely gimmicks and do not serve as a deterrent,” Starmer said, labeling the scheme as a “problem that we are inheriting.” The controversial law, which was approved by Parliament in April, led to the detention of asylum seekers in May.

This decision marks a significant departure from the previous administration’s approach to immigration and asylum policy. Starmer’s stance reflects a shift towards a more compassionate and humane approach to dealing with asylum seekers in the UK.

The announcement comes after Starmer’s first Cabinet meeting, setting the tone for the new government’s approach to immigration and asylum issues. It remains to be seen how the government will address these challenges moving forward, but the decision to scrap the Rwanda deportation plan signals a fresh start in handling asylum seekers in the UK.