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Politicians have always pandered. But lately, political stunts, from Trump’s wall to Johnson’s Rwanda flights, have taken a darker turn
People seeking asylum often have no legal route to the country, UNHCR says
Government refuses to rule out quitting human rights convention after court grounds first flight
Why Conservative strategists herald the immigration policy as helpful for the party, even if it does not work
Rulings by European human rights court and UK appeal judge stymie Johnson government’s efforts
First deportation can go ahead on Tuesday after judges dismiss call to block controversial policy
Keeping a stable population means being more generous to families or attracting people from other countries
The UK has the most persistent post-pandemic drop in employment of any G7 country
Plus, immigration numbers are higher now than before Brexit, but this may not immediately worry the Tories
With a growing sense that borders are under control, the appetite for hostile environment policies is shrinking
Home Office minister defends African country’s suitability as a place to which refugees can be relocated
Home Office under fresh fire over transparency and legality of new migration policy
The UK’s shortage of skills and prospect of a population decline present an opportunity to welcome migrants
Government claim that plan will deter people from coming to Britain in boats proves in vain as rough weather abates
Lost biometric data and long delays prevent families from travelling to host families
How to navigate finances, benefits, employment rules and avoid sticky situations
Government urged to fund rise in pay to at least £10.50 an hour to compete with warehouse jobs
For all the tough talk, a skills-based policy leaves the Tories politically vulnerable on the right
Former PM Theresa May says she cannot support government policy on basis of ‘legality, practicality and efficacy’
Senior UK civil servant says there is insufficient evidence to show asylum scheme will provide value for money
Home secretary issues ‘ministerial direction’ to proceed with contentious Rwanda scheme
Rwanda scheme is the wrong way to tackle problem of Channel crossings
The agreement between London and Kigali is part of the president’s campaign to burnish his reputation abroad
Opposition lambasts ‘desperate and shameful’ plan to send people to African country
Home Office data on people fleeing invasion show only half of 79,800 who have applied have been approved
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