We can ease Rwanda's concerns over expulsion plan, says conservative minister

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Home Secretary James Cleverly can 'allay' Rwanda's fears over unrest that has rocked Rishi Sunak's plan to send asylum seekers asylum in the country, a minister insisted.

It comes as senior British diplomats reportedly told the Foreign Office privately that the Rwandan government's commitment to the project could not be taken for granted. acquired.

Mr. Cleverly is responsible for securing a new treaty with Rwanda and passing emergency legislation through Parliament after the Supreme Court ruled against Sunak's plan.

Tom Tugendhat Mr Cleverly, who sits in cabinet as security minister, said Mr Cleverly's previous job as foreign minister means he will be able to address concerns. .

"I know that the Minister of Interior, as Minister of Foreign Affairs, has had a good working relationship with the Rwandan government at different times," he told Times Radio.

"I am sure that he is extremely well placed to ensure that any concerns that the Rwandan government may have at any time will be allayed," added the conservative minister.

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Rwanda's support for the expulsion plan risks collapsing due to ongoing legal problems and political backlash in Britain, according to The Times.

It follows reports that Rwanda could refuse to sign a treaty if it meant involving British officials in its legal system to help decide asylum cases.

< p>The Independentunderstands that the Rwandan government believes its own laws are strong enough to make the treaty work - and is concerned about any breach. on their sovereignty.

James Cleverly promised to reach a new deal with Rwanda within days earlier this month

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