Salwan Momika, 37, an Iraqi man, plans to seek asylum in Norway after facing a deportation order from Swedish authorities. Momika has been known for carrying out multiple Quran burnings in Sweden. He is under investigation by Swedish authorities for alleged incitement
Migrants fighting deportation from the UK were handed more than £70m in legal aid funded by the British taxpayer across the last five years. Solicitors and lawyers bills totalled £71m between 2019 and 2023 costing folk living in the UK an average
More than 5,600 migrants have been shortlisted for deportation flights to Rwanda, the Daily Express can reveal. An internal Home Office document – seen by this newspaper – stated “5,664 individuals are currently in scope for potential inclusion for relocation to Rwanda”.
A rock band critical of Moscow’s war in Ukraine, Bi-2, faced possible deportation to Russia after members were arrested in Thailand last week. The Kremlin has a history of targeting cultural critics of the war, previously singling out band members for their
The Prime Minister said he was “determined” to ensure the migrant deportation scheme started within the next few months. Under the plan, migrants who cross the Channel in small boats could be sent to Rwanda rather than being allowed to seek asylum
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has offered to pay back UK money handed to Kigali if the deportation deal fails. The Home Office has paid the Rwandan Government some £240 million despite being engulfed in Parliamentary and legal battles to get the first
Senior Tory Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg warned he is prepared to vote down Rwanda deportation plans to stop the government looking “hopeless”. Rebels are pushing for a series of major changes to the legislation to toughen it up when it returns to the
Sir Keir Starmer has been branded a disgrace for stopping the deportation of a hate preacher. Former policy analyst Nile Gardiner wrote on X that Sir Keir helped renowned hate preacher Abu Qatada’s fight against deportation. Sir Keir represented Qatada at a
The French parliament has approved a divisive immigration bill aimed at enhancing the country’s ability to deport undesirable foreigners. The bill passed the National Assembly with a 349-186 vote, following a previous approval by the Senate. Advocacy groups denounced the bill, viewing
Sunak open to tougher Rwanda deportation laws amid backlash (Image: Getty) Rishi Sunak insisted he is open to toughening up his Rwanda deportation laws if rebels can come up with “respectable” changes. The Prime Minister is facing a series of fresh battles