Conservatives' Controversial Rwanda Scheme: From Charity Project to Illegal Deportation Plan Dividing the Party
• The Conservative Party's fascination with Rwanda began with a charity project in 2007 to build schools and teach English.
• In 2022, a deal was struck to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda, despite officials' concerns about value for money and legality.
• Boris Johnson and his successors were determined to push ahead with the Rwanda scheme to look tough on immigration.
• The Supreme Court ruled the Rwanda scheme illegal in November 2022, but Sunak's government is trying to find ways around that.
• The bid to rescue the Rwanda scheme is causing Conservative divisions reminiscent of the Brexit battles under Theresa May.