Gary Lineker hits back after he’s told to ‘stick to football’ over Rwanda views
Defence minister Grant Shapps called out the Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has responded to suggestions he should ‘stick to football’ after he criticised the government’s Rwanda asylum scheme. The Match of the Day presenter was one of dozens of celebrities and high-profile media figures who signed a letter urging Rishi Sunak’s government […]
2 years ago
UK plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is legal, High Court rules
Asylum seekers can be sent to Rwanda Controversial government plans to send asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda are lawful, the High Court ruled on Monday. Judges announced the Home Office had won a legal challenge against its policy, saying: “On the evidence before this court, the government has made arrangements with the government of […]
3 years ago
Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked into the country as a child
The sporting legend has revealed his true story Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah has revealed that he was smuggled into the country as a child. The long-distance runner has delivered the revelation to the BBC in a new documentary entitled, The Real Mo Farah, in which he explains his real is Hussein Abdi Kahin and […]
4 years ago
Boris Johnson confident he will win next general election – but apparently he was joking
Just kidding guys Boris Johnson said he is “actively thinking” about a third term as prime minister, though No 10 has since said he was probably joking. The PM made the comment while speaking to the press at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. Asked if he would like to serve a full […]
4 years ago
Boris Johnson has defended plans to electronically tag refugees
He said it is important to make sure asylum seekers “can’t just vanish” A new Home Office trial could see asylum seekers electronically tagged and given a curfew – an idea which the Prime Minister has defended. Boris Johnson said it was important to “make sure asylum seekers can’t just vanish into the rest of […]
4 years ago
Prince Charles brands Rwanda deportation scheme ‘appalling’
The Prince of Wales is due to represent the Queen at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Rwanda this month Prince Charles has branded the government’s Rwanda deportation scheme “appalling” and is said to be particularly displeased with Prime Minister Boris Johnson. News of the 73-year-old royal’s significant “disappointment” comes after a source told […]
4 years ago