Priti Patel has described the ‘tough, tough battle’ that went on behind the scenes to secure her Rwanda deal. The Home Secretary has faced criticism – and anonymous sniping from rivals – for failing to solve the Channel crisis. In the past 18 months Priti Patel seemed at times to be inactive when it came to dealing with the influx of boats from northern France. But the Rwanda policy will have surely faced harsh criticism from within the Home Office. This deal goes far further, with migrants who arrive through ‘irregular routes’ – such as Channel boats – denied all access to Britain’s asylum system.

Source: Daily Mail April 16, 2022 11:33 UTC