A "Devastating" Blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

The UK Supreme Court ruled today, Wednesday, that "the government's programme to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is illegal," delivering a significant blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of the expected elections next year. The Supreme Court's unanimous decision stated that "migrants cannot be deported to Rwanda as it cannot be considered a safe third country." Under the plan, the UK intends to deport tens of thousands of asylum seekers who arrived illegally on its shores to Rwanda in East Africa, attempting to deter migrants crossing the English Channel from Europe in small boats. The Rwanda programme is the cornerstone of Sunak's immigration policy as he prepares for next year's elections, amid concerns among some voters about the number of asylum seekers arriving in small boats.