"Rishi Sunak Denies Doubting Rwanda Plan Amid Asylum Seeker Policy Controversy"

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"Rishi Sunak Denies Doubting Rwanda Plan Amid Asylum Seeker Policy Controversy"
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Former UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak denies doubting the effectiveness of the government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, stating that it was his responsibility to scrutinize all proposals. Documents revealed a disagreement between No 10 and 11 Downing Street over the scheme's effectiveness, with Sunak reportedly questioning its deterrent value. The proposed legislation, aimed at discouraging asylum seekers from crossing the English Channel, has faced criticism and legal challenges. Sunak also addressed the possibility of ignoring orders from the European Court of Human Rights regarding deportation flights.

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