UK's Rwanda Deportation Scheme Costs Soar, Sparking Controversy

The National Audit Office reveals the Rwanda deportation plan could cost nearly £500 million, raising concerns over its financial and ethical implications.

The cost of the UK's Rwanda deportation scheme is projected to reach nearly £500 million, with each of the first 300 asylum seekers potentially costing taxpayers nearly £2 million.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defends the policy as a 'worthwhile investment', despite no asylum seekers being deported to Rwanda due to legal challenges.
Critics, including Labour and the Home Affairs Committee, label the scheme a 'national scandal' and question its cost-effectiveness compared to current asylum seeker housing expenses.
The Home Office has already paid £370 million to the Rwandan government, with additional costs for asylum processing and integration.
Sunak aims to revive the policy by passing legislation deeming Rwanda a safe country, amidst ongoing legal and public scrutiny.