‘Global Community Reaches Breaking Point: No More’

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing a showdown with the House of Lords over his plan to deport migrants who enter the country illegally to Rwanda. In a press conference on Monday, Sunak announced that the first deportation flights would leave in 10-12 weeks, as he vowed to end the parliamentary deadlock over the controversial policy.

The issue of illegal channel crossings has become a hot-button political issue in Britain, with the government under pressure to crack down on migration. Sunak’s plan to send migrants to Rwanda as a deterrent has faced opposition from both the House of Lords and migrant advocates, who argue that it is illegal and inhumane.

Despite facing resistance from the opposition Labour Party, Sunak is determined to push the legislation through parliament before an expected election later this year. The bill, known as the Safety of Rwanda Bill, aims to declare Rwanda as a safe country for deported migrants, following a Supreme Court decision that blocked deportation flights due to safety concerns.

While Sunak acknowledged that he would not meet his self-imposed deadline for the first deportation flights, he insisted that the government was ready to proceed. The bill has been stalled for two months as it bounced back and forth between the two houses of Parliament, with the Lords offering amendments that were rejected by the Commons.

The prime minister’s tough stance on deportation flights has sparked controversy and debate, with critics arguing that the plan is ill-judged and inappropriate. As the political battle heats up, all eyes are on parliament to see whether Sunak can deliver on his promise to “stop the boats” and control illegal migration.