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Labour's Simon Lightwood wins Wakefield by-election - piling pressure on Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson may be thousands of miles away in Kigali, Rwanda, but his premiership will undoubtedly come under intense pressure as Labour shows signs of rebuilding back its so called Red Wall.

Daily Mirror

Commonwealth leaders meet in Rwanda amid criticism of host's rights record

Commonwealth leaders meet in Kigali on Friday to discuss cooperation on topics from trade to health to climate, against a backdrop of criticism of the host Rwanda's human rights record and of a British policy to deport asylum seekers there.

Reuters

Prince Charles to hail Commonwealth diversity amid Rwanda asylum policy row

His speech will be made at the opening of the Commonwealth Head of Government Meeting (Chogm) in Kigali

Evening Standard

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Johnson admits Ukrainian refugees could be sent to Rwanda but ‘very unlikely’

The Prime Minister said the only circumstances in which people will be sent to East Africa would be if they come to the UK illegally.

The Independent UK

Ukrainians who come to UK illegally could be sent to Rwanda, Johnson says

PM had previously said deportations were ‘simply not going to happen’ but now admits in theory they could

The Guardian - UK

Prince of Wales to hail diversity of the Commonwealth as its ‘strength’

His speech will be made at the opening of the Commonwealth Head of Government Meeting.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson ‘full of optimism’ as polls close in Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton by-elections

Prime minister will be monitoring the results from Rwanda

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UK's Johnson defends migrant deal on Rwanda visit

In tonight's edition: In Kigali, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defends his controversial deal to expel migrants to Rwanda, telling critics to "keep an open mind". Also, while most members of the Commonwealth are former British colonies, Gabon and Togo are expected to become the latest nations to join the…

France 24

Boris Johnson to stress ‘obvious merits’ of Rwanda asylum policy to Prince Charles

The Prime Minister struck out at ‘condescending’ opponents of plans to forcibly remove migrants to the East African nation

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson to dodge confrontation with Prince of Wales over criticism of ‘appalling’ Rwanda asylum scheme

PM did not raise human rights issues with president Paul Kagame, No 10 says

The Independent UK

‘Unethical and racist’: Parliamentarians from across Europe hit out at Boris Johnson’s Rwanda plan

UK breaches of international rules will be exploited by Russia, MPs warn

The Independent UK

Prince Charles urges Commonwealth leaders to take action towards sustainable future

The prince spoke to world leaders in Rwanda including the African country’s president Paul Kagame and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Evening Standard

UK's Johnson steps back from row with Prince Charles over Rwanda policy

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved away from a confrontation with Prince Charles over the government's immigration deal with Rwanda after his spokesman said the matter would not likely be raised in talks with the heir to the throne.

Reuters

UK has given Rwanda entire £120m for asylum plan - and it’s already being spent

Rwanda’s government tonight did not rule out keeping the money, even if a High Court hearing next month blocks the entire policy

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The Independent UK

Boris Johnson pays tribute to victims of Rwanda genocide

The Prime Minister bowed his head during a wreath laying ceremony at the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

Daily Mirror

No10 suggest Boris Johnson WON'T raise Rwanda plan with Charles - hours after he vowed to

Boris Johnson had vowed to face down the future King - who is said to have called the Rwanda asylum seekers plan 'appalling'

The Independent UK

UK has made payments to Rwanda over stalled asylum scheme

The Rwandan government said it had begun spending the cash to be ready in time for last week’s flight.

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Armed Forces interpreter speaks out about fleeing from the Taliban with wife and four children

"I would get a lot of phone calls from people threatening me, saying they knew I'd worked for the British Forces, it was no longer safe for us."

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The Conversation

Kinyafranglais: how Rwanda became a melting pot of official languages

Today, Rwanda is a melting pot of official languages. Although more than 99% of Rwandans speak Kinyarwanda – a Bantu language and the country’s mother-tongue – Rwanda has three other official languages: French, English and Swahili.

The Independent UK

Policy a matter for government, says Charles’s office as PM defends Rwanda plan

Boris Johnson said he would defend the policy to the heir to the throne during their scheduled meeting over a cup of tea on Friday.

Daily Record

Boris Johnson claims it would be 'crazy' to quit if he loses two by-elections in one day

The Prime Minister sounded as he had already thrown in the towel as he visited Rwanda rather than face the fall-out from two by-elections on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson to talk up 'obvious merits' of 'appalling' Rwanda policy during visit

BORIS Johnson has vowed to talk up the “obvious merits” of his Rwandan immigration scheme to critic Prince Charles as they meet in the capital…

Chronicle Live

Boris Johnson vows to defend Rwanda asylum seekers plan to Prince Charles

The Prime Minister and the royal heir are both in Rwanda and are scheduled to meet for a ‘cup of tea and catch-up’ on Friday

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson: I would be ‘crazy’ to quit if we lose by-elections

Mr Johnson tried to manage expectations ahead of the votes

Al Jazeera

Commonwealth countries set to meet in Rwanda: What to expect

The summit comes amid souring relations between Rwanda and DR Congo that have reignited decades-long animosity.

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