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Iain Duncan Smith wrong to say successful asylum seekers would return from Rwanda
The terms of the government’s agreement with Rwanda mean that people whose claims for asylum are accepted will be allowed to settle there—not return to the UK.
EU court didn’t prevent Rwanda flight from taking off
It was the European Court of Human Rights, which isn’t an EU institution.
How much do asylum seekers living in hotels get to live on per week?
Some are eligible to receive £8 per week to cover costs for items not provided by their accommodation.