Home Secretary says he doesn’t know how many Channel crossings the Rwanda plan can stop

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The Home Secretary said the Rwanda scheme was part of a 'range' of measures aimed at stopping Channel crossings

The Home Secretary said the Rwanda scheme was part of a 'range' of measures aimed at stopping Channel crossings

Speaking to journalists in Westminster, he said that the policy of sending refugees to Rwanda would be part of cutting illegal migration but that other initiatives were equally important.

“It’s not about wanting it harder, it’s about doing stuff. And we are attempting to do stuff. There are no silver-bullet solutions. Those people who crave simple silver bullet solutions, you’re in the wrong business – try children’s entertaining.”

 

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