London, July 6 2024 – Newly appointed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the cancellation of plans to send migrants to Rwanda. This controversial initiative, introduced by the previous Conservative government under Rishi Sunak, was scrapped on Starmer's first day in office.

The initiative, which aimed to prevent migrants from entering the UK via small boats, was described by Starmer as ineffective and inhumane. "The Rwanda plan was dead and buried before it started. It has never been a deterrent to immigration. I won't keep such a nasty trick that doesn't work," Starmer stated emphatically.

Passed by the UK parliament in April of this year, the law designated Rwanda as a safe country for migrants. The plan was highly controversial and faced significant criticism from various human rights organizations and political figures.

Starmer's decision has garnered mixed reactions. Supporters praise the move as a step towards more humane immigration policies, while critics argue that it leaves the UK without a clear strategy to address illegal immigration.

The cancellation of the Rwanda migrant plan marks a significant shift in the UK’s immigration policy under Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership. Further details on Starmer’s approach to immigration and asylum are expected in the coming weeks.