PM: UK won't accept return of asylum seekers from Ireland
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PM: UK won't accept return of asylum seekers from Ireland
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he's not going to accept the return of asylum seekers from Ireland, adding he was confident the Rwanda Bill complied with international obligations.
Report by Alibhaiz.
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak say the increase in migrant numbers crossing over to Ireland proves that his controversial Rwanda policy is working.
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