The British government said it would stick with a plan to send asylum seekers to the African country despite the first flight’s grounding after a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights.
Author: STEPHEN CASTLE
Flight of Asylum Seekers From Britain to Rwanda Is Halted
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plan to fly asylum seekers to Rwanda to address arrivals across the English Channel has been criticized as unworkable and unethical.
Britain’s prime minister, beset by a scandal over lockdown parties, faces a decisive vote.
Members of the British leader’s party reached a threshold to hold the vote, after he had come under fire about claims he misled Parliament about Downing Street parties during the pandemic.
Boris Johnson Makes His Case in Speech to Conservatives: ‘We Can Unite’
In a speech to his fellow Conservatives, the prime minister warned against “pointless fratricidal debate.”
The prime minister faces a decisive vote on Monday evening.
Members of the British leader’s party reached a threshold to hold the vote, after he had come under fire about claims he misled Parliament about Downing Street parties during the pandemic.
For Boris Johnson, a Welcome Break From Political Pressures
His attendance at the service of thanksgiving during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II is also an opportunity to stride the global stage and rub shoulders with royalty.
Harry and Meghan are among the guests at St. Paul’s.
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, make their first public appearance of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II.
Anti-Monarchy Conference Coincides With Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
An anti-monarchy conference will coincide with events celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
As Boris Johnson Stumbles, Labour Struggles to Offer a Clear Message
Out of power for 12 years, Britain’s Labour Party has made some gains, but its message hasn’t won back the rust belt regions that abandoned it in the last election.