February 5th 2024.
During a recent interview on Piers Morgan's show, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confidently accepted a £1,000 bet from the host himself. The subject of their wager? Whether deportation flights to Rwanda will actually take place before the next election. This bold exchange occurred while discussing Mr. Sunak's election promises.
With a sly grin, Mr. Morgan posed the challenge to the Prime Minister: "I'll bet you a thousand pounds to a refugee charity that you won't get anyone on those planes before the election. Will you take that bet?" Without hesitation, Mr. Sunak replied, "Well, I want to get the people on the planes. Of course I want to get the people on the planes," before sealing the deal with a handshake.
The PM has set a target of sending asylum seekers who enter the UK through unauthorized routes, including those crossing the English Channel in small boats, to Rwanda by spring of 2024. Under this plan, the government has already paid £240 million to Rwanda, with an additional £50 million expected to be paid this year. Clearly, Mr. Sunak is determined to follow through on this controversial aspect of his five key pledges.
The interview between Mr. Sunak and Mr. Morgan took place on the latter's show, Piers Morgan: Uncensored. The PM remained steadfast in his support for his Rwanda plan, despite facing criticism for it. It's worth noting that Rwandan President Paul Kagame has been in power for decades, adding another layer of complexity to this issue.
However, despite the government's efforts, no migrants have yet been removed due to legal challenges. In fact, last year, the Supreme Court declared the scheme unlawful. This prompted Mr. Sunak to hold an emergency press conference in early December to defend his plan.
As a "child of immigrants" himself, Mr. Sunak acknowledges the struggles of vulnerable individuals seeking refuge in the UK. However, he points out the difference between his own family's legal entry into the country and those who arrive through unauthorized means. He also emphasizes that those who are deported to Rwanda will be barred from returning to the UK, settling there, or becoming citizens.
Mr. Sunak has remained resolute in his stance, stating that he "will not allow a foreign court" to block the deportation flights. The full interview between him and Mr. Morgan will air today at 2pm on YouTube and at 8pm on TalkTV. It will undoubtedly shed more light on this contentious issue.
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