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    Migrants heading to Ireland from UK 'early signs of deterrent effect' of Rwanda Plan, says Cabinet minister

    by Nicholas Cecil Apr 29, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    Migrants heading to Ireland from the UK are “early signs of the deterrent effect working” of the Government’s Rwanda Plan, says a Cabinet minister.

    Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride also stressed that the scheme to control illegal immigration into Britain is “going to work” once the first deportation flights take off for Rwanda within ten to 12 weeks.

    But shadow foreign secretary David Lammy said it is “way too premature” to say that the controversial Rwanda Plan is proving to be a deterrent.

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