UK's Ministry of Defence suffered a significant data breach. The personal information of UK military personnel has been hacked. A third-party payroll system used by the MoD was attacked. This system included names and bank details of current and past members of the armed forces.

Who is hacking UK armed forces’ personal data?

A "Malign Actor" has probably compromised the payments system used by the British military, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said after reports that china had hacked into a database holding personal information of the armed forces. UK Defence Secretary echoes Sunak and told House of Commons that, "State involvement cannot be ruled out in a hack of an armed forces payroll system". Beijing described the suggestion as a "fabricated and malicious slander".

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In a fresh blow to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, another Conservative Member&nbsp;of Parliament defected to the Labour Party on Wednesday (May 8), becoming the second to do so recently. The ruling Conservatives suffered their second defection to the main opposition party in as many weeks, while overall Natalie Elphicke is the third Conservative lawmaker to defect to Labour since the last election in 2019.&nbsp;

This will increase problems for the Conservatives after heavy losses for the Tories in English local elections last week. They are already trailing Labour by about 20 points in opinion polls ahead of a national election expected this year.&nbsp;

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Just before Sunak's weekly session of Prime Minister's Questions (PMQ), Natalie Elphicke, who represents the Dover and Deal constituency in southeast England, announced her defection.&nbsp;

Dover is on the south coast of England, a region heavily affected by the small boat crossings from northern Europe. Sunak has promised to stop the people.

In her statement emailed by Labour, Elphicke said, "Under Rishi Sunak, the Conservatives have become a byword for incompetence and division. The center ground has been abandoned and key pledges of the 2019 manifesto have been ditched."&nbsp;

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She said Sunak's government had failed to stop the arrival of small boats carrying asylum seekers across the Channel, had failed to build enough homes, and had overseen a rise in homelessness.&nbsp;

"We need to move on from the broken promises of Rishi Sunak’s tired and chaotic government," she said.

Christian Wakeford switched in 2022 over former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's conduct around rule-breaking parties during COVID-19 lockdowns.&nbsp;

Last month, Dan Poulter, who is a former health minister, defected to Labour. He said that the government's record on the state-run National Health Service (NHS) meant he could no longer represent the Conservatives.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In a fresh blow to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, another Conservative Member of Parliament defected to the Labour Party on Wednesday (May 8), becoming the second to do so recently.

In a fresh blow to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, another Conservative Member of Parliament defected to the Labour Party on Wednesday (May 8), becoming the second to do so recently. The ruling Conservatives suffered their second defection to the main opposition party in as many weeks, while overall Natalie Elphicke is the third Conservative lawmaker to defect to Labour since the last election in 2019. This will increase problems for the Conservatives after heavy losses for the Tories in English local elections last week. They are already trailing Labour by about 20 points in opinion polls ahead of a national election expected this year. Also read: Australia increases minimum savings limit for student visa, Indians to be impacted Just before Sunak's weekly session of Prime Minister's Questions (PMQ), Natalie Elphicke, who represents the Dover and Deal constituency in southeast England, announced her defection. Dover is on the south coast of England, a region heavily affected by the small boat crossings from northern Europe. Sunak has promised to stop the people. In her statement emailed by Labour, Elphicke said, "Under Rishi Sunak, the Conservatives have become a byword for incompetence and division. The center ground has been abandoned and key pledges of the 2019 manifesto have been ditched." Also read: India’s Bengaluru among world’s millionaire cities, New York wealth hits $3tn mark She said Sunak's government had failed to stop the arrival of small boats carrying asylum seekers across the Channel, had failed to build enough homes, and had overseen a rise in homelessness. "We need to move on from the broken promises of Rishi Sunak’s tired and chaotic government," she said. Christian Wakeford switched in 2022 over former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's conduct around rule-breaking parties during COVID-19 lockdowns. Last month, Dan Poulter, who is a former health minister, defected to Labour. He said that the government's record on the state-run National Health Service (NHS) meant he could no longer represent the Conservatives. (With inputs from agencies)

UK lawmaker Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour in fresh setback to Conservatives

In Britain, embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing more pressure on Friday (May 3) as his party lost another parliamentary seat to the main opposition Labour, which is making gains in the just-concluded elections that had several local body positions up for grabs.

Labour has seized the parliamentary constituency of Blackpool South from the Tories, in the latest by-election defeat for the British ruling party.&nbsp;

Labour candidate Chris Webb registered a massive victory and bagged the parliamentary seat with 10,825 votes. The Conservative candidate David Jones came in second place with less than 50 per cent of Webb's votes at 3,218.

As per AFP, the loss of the constituency in the northwest of England appears to be just one defeat for Tories, who appear to be on course to lose the upcoming general elections too. &nbsp;

In another major setback,&nbsp;Labour’s David Skaith emerged victorious in the York and North Yorkshire mayoral election, securing victory in the prime minister’s own backyard.&nbsp;Skaith gathered almost a third of total votes. This is seen as a major jolt to PM Sunak as the seat is considered a Conservative stronghold.

<h2>A scandal and a vote</h2>

As per the report, the vote in Blackpool South was triggered by a lobbying scandal that saw the 2019-elected Conservative MP Scott Benton resign.

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On Thursday, over 2,000 seats were up for grabs in local elections that also saw some high-profile mayoral contests&nbsp;including UK capital London, besides the parliamentary seat of Blackpool South.

According to Reuters, the "thumping victory" in Blackpool South "set the tone" for what it says are set to be a closely watched two days of results ahead of a full national election later this year.&nbsp;

<h2>'Seismic win'</h2>

Polls show that this year's elections could be the end of 14 years of Conservative government, as Labour Leader Keir Starmer appears to be the popular choice.

Applauding the victory, Starmer in a statement said, "This seismic win in Blackpool South is the most important result today."

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"This is the one contest where voters had the chance to send a message to Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives directly, and that message is an overwhelming vote for change," Starmer said.

Most opinion polls show Sunak's Tories&nbsp;lagging 20 points behind Labour.

Sunak is expected to call for a National Election in the second half of this year.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In Britain, embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing more pressure on Friday (May 3) as his party lost another parliamentary seat to the main opposition Labour, which is making gains in the just-concluded elections that had several local body positions up for grabs.

In Britain, embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing more pressure on Friday (May 3) as his party lost another parliamentary seat to the main opposition Labour, which is making gains in the just-concluded elections that had several local body positions up for grabs. Labour has seized the parliamentary constituency of Blackpool South from the Tories, in the latest by-election defeat for the British ruling party. Labour candidate Chris Webb registered a massive victory and bagged the parliamentary seat with 10,825 votes. The Conservative candidate David Jones came in second place with less than 50 per cent of Webb's votes at 3,218. As per AFP, the loss of the constituency in the northwest of England appears to be just one defeat for Tories, who appear to be on course to lose the upcoming general elections too. In another major setback, Labour’s David Skaith emerged victorious in the York and North Yorkshire mayoral election, securing victory in the prime minister’s own backyard. Skaith gathered almost a third of total votes. This is seen as a major jolt to PM Sunak as the seat is considered a Conservative stronghold. A scandal and a vote As per the report, the vote in Blackpool South was triggered by a lobbying scandal that saw the 2019-elected Conservative MP Scott Benton resign. Also read | Kim Jong-Un picks 25 virgins annually for his 'pleasure squad,' claims report On Thursday, over 2,000 seats were up for grabs in local elections that also saw some high-profile mayoral contests including UK capital London, besides the parliamentary seat of Blackpool South. According to Reuters, the "thumping victory" in Blackpool South "set the tone" for what it says are set to be a closely watched two days of results ahead of a full national election later this year. 'Seismic win' Polls show that this year's elections could be the end of 14 years of Conservative government, as Labour Leader Keir Starmer appears to be the popular choice. Applauding the victory, Starmer in a statement said, "This seismic win in Blackpool South is the most important result today." Also read | 'Extortion' allegations, and more, here's what happened on Day 10 of Trump hush money trial "This is the one contest where voters had the chance to send a message to Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives directly, and that message is an overwhelming vote for change," Starmer said. Most opinion polls show Sunak's Tories lagging 20 points behind Labour. Sunak is expected to call for a National Election in the second half of this year. (With inputs from agencies)

Labour records 'thumping victory,' snatches Blackpool South parliamentary seat from Sunak's Conservatives

After local election results showed that the UK is headed for a Labour government, former home secretary Suella Braverman stated that the Conservatives had run out of time to oust Rishi Sunak but that he needed to "own this and fix it.

After local election results showed that the UK is headed for a Labour government, former home secretary Suella Braverman stated that the Conservatives had run out of time to oust Rishi Sunak but that he needed to "own this and fix it." The Labour Party is expected to retake power in the UK after 14 years, as the current Conservative Party of Britain suffered significant losses in local election results on Friday, May 3. Sunak's "plan is not working," according to Braverman, and the prime minister must alter his strategy because "at this rate we will be lucky to have any Conservative MPs at the next election." “The thing everyone should take from Birmingham and the West Midlands tonight is this brand of moderative, inclusive, tolerant conservatism, that gets on and delivered, has come within an ace of beating the Labour party in what they considered to be their backyard – that’s the message from here tonight,” the former West Midlands mayor said. Also read: Major blow to Rishi Sunak as former health minister switches over to Labour Party Sunak, on the other hand, is caught in a dilemma since the Reform UK party is taking votes from the Tories on the right, coming within 150 votes of the party in the Blackpool South byelection. Rishi Sunak is not conservative enough: Braverman Braverman said Conservative voters were "on strike" because Sunak's smoking ban and laws against pedicabs were not conservative enough. She advocated for action on the European Court of Human Rights, a limit on legal migration, and greater tax cuts. “I’m urging the prime minister to change course, to with humility reflect on what voters are telling us and change the plan and the way that he’s communicating and leading us," Braverman, who was fired by Sunak last year, stated on BBC One's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg. When asked why he should not be removed since the situation was so bad, she replied, “Listen, I just don’t think that is a feasible prospect, we don’t have enough time and it’s impossible for anyone new to change our fortunes. There’s no superman or superwoman out there. Rishi Sunak has been leading us for 18 months. These are consequences of his decisions. He needs to own this and therefore he needs to fix it.” When asked whether or not she had participated in a plot against Sunak, Braverman replied that many of her peers were "privately demoralised." (With inputs from agencies)

Sunak’s plan is not working but there’s no time to oust him: Suella Braverman

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fears that Britain is headed towards a hung Parliament. Sunak has urged his cabinet to come together in the face of mounting Labour popularity. Watch in for more details!

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Pressure mounts on UK PM Rishi Sunak

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UK: PM Rishi Sunak fears Britain may be headed towards a hung parliament

Ahead of the general election, the UK local polls have left the Tories in a tough spot. Some experts say the Tories could be on course to lose 500 council seats in 'one of the worst, if not the worst' performances by the party in 40 years. Is Rishi Sunak finished? Molly Gambhir gets you the complete story.

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UK sent the first batch of asylum seekers to Rwanda, media reported on Tuesday, a week after adopting a controversial law allowing irregular migrants to be deported to the East African country.

UK sends first Asylum seeker to Rwanda under voluntary scheme

The British Parliament has finally passed legislation to send some migrants to Rwanda, opening the runway for flights this summer. The Prime Minister has rejected the idea of accepting the return of Asylum Seekers from Ireland amid concerns the policy was driving migrants across the border into the Republic. Watch in for more details!

Sunak's Rwanda Policy: UK will not accept return of asylum seekers from Ireland: Sunak

The British Parliament has finally passed legislation to send some migrants to Rwanda, opening the runway for flights this summer.

What's the plan next: UK plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda?

UK's contentious Rwanda bill is set to see action. The Home Office will begin to detain asylum seekers across the country from today. The move comes ahead of their planned deportation to the East African country.

UK immigrants to be kept in government facilities until deportation, Scotland police on high alert

UK Rwanda Deportation Plan: Scotland police on high alert over detention

Rishi Sunak is bracing for one of the most challenging weeks of is Premiership. The Tory rebels are potentially plotting to oust Sunak, if the local elections prove to be a disaster.

UK: Rishi Sunak braces for a challenging week of local elections

Due to the likelihood of street protests and attempts by pro-refugee groups to halt detentions, police in Scotland have been placed on high alert. Officers will oversee crowd management and public order instead of participating in the detentions.

UK: Home Office to hold asylum seekers in the UK as part of a surprise operation in Rwanda

In the latest,&nbsp;UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party member, Dr&nbsp;Dan Poulter, switched to Keir Starmer's Labour Party. Dr&nbsp;Poulter stated that the Conservatives have turned into a "nationalist party of the right" and no longer prioritise the NHS. In other news, Iraq passed a new law&nbsp;that could put people in jail for up to 15 years just for being in a same-sex relationship. Separately, in the realm of India's Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India canceled the votes from six polling stations in the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency and scheduled new elections for these stations on April 30. 
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In the latest, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party member, Dr Dan Poulter, switched to Keir Starmer's Labour Party. Dr Poulter stated that the Conservatives have turned into a "nationalist party of the right" and no longer prioritise the NHS.

In the latest, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party member, Dr Dan Poulter, switched to Keir Starmer's Labour Party. Dr Poulter stated that the Conservatives have turned into a "nationalist party of the right" and no longer prioritise the NHS. In other news, Iraq passed a new law that could put people in jail for up to 15 years just for being in a same-sex relationship. Separately, in the realm of India's Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India canceled the votes from six polling stations in the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency and scheduled new elections for these stations on April 30. Click on the headlines to read more. Major blow to Rishi Sunak as former health minister switches over to Labour Party In a major blow to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party, Tory MP and former health minister Dr Dan Poulter defected to Keir Starmer's Labour Party. Dr Poulter said that the Conservatives have become a “nationalist party of the right” that no longer prioritises the NHS or the National Health Service (NHS), which is a government-funded healthcare system in the United Kingdom that provides free services to almost the entire population, except for certain services. Latest attack on Iraq's LGBTQ: Govt criminalises same-sex relationship with maximum 15-year jail term Iraq on Saturday (Apr 27) passed a law that would criminalise same-sex relationships with a maximum 15-year prison sentence. This was the latest attack on the LGBTQ community in the country. A report by the news agency Reuters said that the law, passed by parliament, aims to protect the Iraqi society from moral depravity and the calls for homosexuality that have overtaken the world. Over 150 detained as pro-Palestine protests with 'virulent anti-Semitic slurs' grip US varsities Police in the United States 'detained' more than 150 people, mostly students at two Universities on Saturday (April 27), in a show of heavy-handedness against pro-Palestinian protestors amid campus clashes triggered by Israel-Hamas war. Red Sea Crisis: Yemen backed Houthi rebels claim they shot down US' MQ-9 reaper drone Manipur: Election commission orders fresh voting across six polling stations The Election Commission of India has declared the polls conducted at six polling stations in the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency in northeastern India as null and void and announced fresh elections in these stations on April 30. The polling at these stations will be conducted separately as no phase of voting is scheduled for April 30 elsewhere in the country. The third of seven-phase voting is scheduled to be held on May 7th.

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In a major blow to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party, Tory MP and former health minister Dr Dan Poulter defected to Keir Starmer's Labour Party. Dr Poulter said that the Conservatives have become a “nationalist party of the right” that no longer prioritises the NHS or the National Health Service (NHS), which is a government-funded healthcare system in the United Kingdom that provides free services to almost the entire population, except for certain services.&nbsp;

Dr Dan Poulter is the MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich. Dr Poulter also works part-time as a mental health doctor in an NHS hospital.

In an interview with the Observer, Dr Poulter announced he was resigning as a Tory MP and would be taking the Labour whip until the next election.

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He claimed he would not seek re-election to the House of Commons at the next general election. But he added that he sees a role for himself advising the Labour party on its policies on mental health while focusing more on his NHS work.

"I could not go on as part of that. I have to be able to look my NHS colleagues in the eye, my patients in the eye and my constituents in the eye. And I know that the Conservative government has been failing on the thing I care about most, which is the NHS and its patients," said Dr Poulter

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The Labour leader, Keir Starmer, celebrated the move on social media. "It’s fantastic to welcome Dr Dan Poulter MP to today’s changed Labour party," he posted on X. "It’s time to end the Conservative chaos, turn the page, and get Britain’s future back. I’m really pleased that Dan has decided to join us on this journey."

<h2>What does it mean?</h2>

The defection – the first by a Tory MP to Labour since Christian Wakeford's switch to the Labour – is another severe blow to Rishi Sunak before the council and mayoral elections next week, in which the Tory party is expected to lose up to a half of its remaining local authority seats.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a major blow to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party, Tory MP and former health minister Dr Dan Poulter defected to Keir Starmer's Labour Party.

In a major blow to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party, Tory MP and former health minister Dr Dan Poulter defected to Keir Starmer's Labour Party. Dr Poulter said that the Conservatives have become a “nationalist party of the right” that no longer prioritises the NHS or the National Health Service (NHS), which is a government-funded healthcare system in the United Kingdom that provides free services to almost the entire population, except for certain services. Dr Dan Poulter is the MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich. Dr Poulter also works part-time as a mental health doctor in an NHS hospital. In an interview with the Observer, Dr Poulter announced he was resigning as a Tory MP and would be taking the Labour whip until the next election. Also watch | UK PM Rishi Sunak coaxes voters with key legislations × He claimed he would not seek re-election to the House of Commons at the next general election. But he added that he sees a role for himself advising the Labour party on its policies on mental health while focusing more on his NHS work. "I could not go on as part of that. I have to be able to look my NHS colleagues in the eye, my patients in the eye and my constituents in the eye. And I know that the Conservative government has been failing on the thing I care about most, which is the NHS and its patients," said Dr Poulter Also read | Boris Johnson 'believed' Narayana Murthy was helping Rishi Sunak to become UK PM, claims new book The Labour leader, Keir Starmer, celebrated the move on social media. "It’s fantastic to welcome Dr Dan Poulter MP to today’s changed Labour party," he posted on X. "It’s time to end the Conservative chaos, turn the page, and get Britain’s future back. I’m really pleased that Dan has decided to join us on this journey." What does it mean? The defection – the first by a Tory MP to Labour since Christian Wakeford's switch to the Labour – is another severe blow to Rishi Sunak before the council and mayoral elections next week, in which the Tory party is expected to lose up to a half of its remaining local authority seats. (With inputs from agencies)

Major blow to Rishi Sunak as former health minister switches over to Labour Party

Ireland has sought to return asylum seekers to the United Kingdom in a bid to stem arrivals through Northern Ireland, reported the British and Irish media&nbsp;on Sunday (Apr 28), amid concerns that Britain’s Rwanda plan would lead to more asylum seekers from the UK.

<h2>About the Irish government’s plan</h2>

The Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Simon Harris has asked the country’s justice minister, Helen McEntee, to introduce legislation to the cabinet which would allow Dublin to return inadmissible international protection applicants to the UK.

The move comes amid concerns that UK PM Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan would lead more asylum seekers to enter Ireland through the land border with Northern Ireland.

A spokesperson for Harris said that he wanted to protect the integrity of Ireland’s system and in line with this, the Irish PM had asked the justice minister to bring proposals regarding the designation of safe third countries and allowing the return of inadmissible international protection applicants to the UK.

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Earlier this week, McEntee revealed that 80 per cent of recent arrivals to Ireland came from the UK across the Irish border.&nbsp;

“There are many reasons why we have seen an increase in migration toward Ireland,” said the Irish justice minister speaking on Irish broadcaster RTÉ’s Six One News.&nbsp;

She added, “That’s why I’m introducing fast processing…I’ll have emergency legislation at cabinet this week to make sure that we can effectively return people to the UK.”

McEntee also said she would&nbsp;meet with British Home Secretary James Cleverly and other officials during a visit to London, on Monday (Apr 29), to raise these issues.&nbsp;

<h2>UK’s Rwanda policy</h2>

Ireland’s Tánaiste (deputy PM) Micheál Martin noted how the UK’s Rwanda policy was already impacting Ireland, saying that people were “fearful” of staying in the UK and were crossing the border to the Republic so they would not be sent to the East African country.

Notably, the deputy PM, who also serves as the country’s foreign minister, has previously criticised the UK’s Rwanda policy which became law, on Thursday (Apr 25).

In an interview with Sky News, on Sunday, Sunak defended the controversial Rwanda legislation and noted that it is working as people were worried about coming to the UK.

“The deterrent is - according to your comment - already having an impact, because people are worried about coming here and that demonstrates exactly what I’m saying: if people come to our country illegally, but know that they won’t be able to stay, they’re much less likely to come,” said Sunak.&nbsp;

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He also noted how illegal migration is a “global challenge” and that “multiple countries talk about doing third-country partnerships, looking at novel ways to solve this problem, and I believe will follow where the UK has led.”&nbsp;

<h2>Violent clashes in Ireland</h2>

Last week, violent clashes erupted during a protest in County Wicklow, Ireland, against proposed refugee accommodation which had led to a broader fear over far-right agitation and threats against politicians.

In a speech, later on Sunday, Harris is expected to say that warning signs around the abuse of public figures should be taken seriously “before the unthinkable happens,” according to the Guardian.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Ireland has sought to return asylum seekers to the United Kingdom in a bid to stem arrivals through Northern Ireland, reported the British and Irish media on Sunday (Apr 28), amid concerns that Britain’s Rwanda plan would lead to more asylum seekers from the UK.

Ireland has sought to return asylum seekers to the United Kingdom in a bid to stem arrivals through Northern Ireland, reported the British and Irish media on Sunday (Apr 28), amid concerns that Britain’s Rwanda plan would lead to more asylum seekers from the UK. About the Irish government’s plan The Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Simon Harris has asked the country’s justice minister, Helen McEntee, to introduce legislation to the cabinet which would allow Dublin to return inadmissible international protection applicants to the UK. The move comes amid concerns that UK PM Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan would lead more asylum seekers to enter Ireland through the land border with Northern Ireland. A spokesperson for Harris said that he wanted to protect the integrity of Ireland’s system and in line with this, the Irish PM had asked the justice minister to bring proposals regarding the designation of safe third countries and allowing the return of inadmissible international protection applicants to the UK. Also Read | Protesters put up giant Palestinian flag at venue of Biden's White House event Earlier this week, McEntee revealed that 80 per cent of recent arrivals to Ireland came from the UK across the Irish border. “There are many reasons why we have seen an increase in migration toward Ireland,” said the Irish justice minister speaking on Irish broadcaster RTÉ’s Six One News. She added, “That’s why I’m introducing fast processing…I’ll have emergency legislation at cabinet this week to make sure that we can effectively return people to the UK.” McEntee also said she would meet with British Home Secretary James Cleverly and other officials during a visit to London, on Monday (Apr 29), to raise these issues. UK’s Rwanda policy Ireland’s Tánaiste (deputy PM) Micheál Martin noted how the UK’s Rwanda policy was already impacting Ireland, saying that people were “fearful” of staying in the UK and were crossing the border to the Republic so they would not be sent to the East African country. Notably, the deputy PM, who also serves as the country’s foreign minister, has previously criticised the UK’s Rwanda policy which became law, on Thursday (Apr 25). In an interview with Sky News, on Sunday, Sunak defended the controversial Rwanda legislation and noted that it is working as people were worried about coming to the UK. “The deterrent is - according to your comment - already having an impact, because people are worried about coming here and that demonstrates exactly what I’m saying: if people come to our country illegally, but know that they won’t be able to stay, they’re much less likely to come,” said Sunak. Also Read | US intel suggests Putin unlikely to have ordered Navalny's killing: WSJ report He also noted how illegal migration is a “global challenge” and that “multiple countries talk about doing third-country partnerships, looking at novel ways to solve this problem, and I believe will follow where the UK has led.” Violent clashes in Ireland Last week, violent clashes erupted during a protest in County Wicklow, Ireland, against proposed refugee accommodation which had led to a broader fear over far-right agitation and threats against politicians. In a speech, later on Sunday, Harris is expected to say that warning signs around the abuse of public figures should be taken seriously “before the unthinkable happens,” according to the Guardian. (With inputs from agencies)

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