In April 2022, then home secretary Priti Patel and Rwanda’s minister of foreign affairs Vincent Biruta signed an “economic development partnership” in Kigali. The scheme, aimed at sending asylum seekers to Rwanda to deter illegal crossings, cost the UK £715m without deporting a single individual, leading to criticism from Labour and the Liberal Democrats for being a wasteful and failed policy. The partnership was eventually ruled unlawful by the UK Supreme Court, highlighting the ineffectiveness and excessive spending of the initiative.
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BBC Waterloo Road fans say ‘tell me I’m not dreaming’ as major return announced
Waterloo Road fans were thrilled to learn that Jason Merrells will be returning for the next series in February 2025 as a guest star, reprising his role as head teacher Jack Rimmer from the original cast. Jack will now be back as a counselor to assist new head Dame Stella Drake, marking a significant plot twist that has excited both old and new fans of the show. The return of Jason's character has brought explosive...
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