UK's new PM Keir Starmer kills Rwanda plan on first day

Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer, leader of Britain's Labour party, speaks at a reception to celebrate his win in the election, at Tate Modern, in London, Britain, July 5, 2024. 
 

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What you need to know:

  • The British government's controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda might have ended up costing more than 600 million pounds to deport 300 refugees, parliament's spending watchdog said.