29 Jun 2023

UK: Rwanda ruling due, London mayoral candidate pulls out over groping claim

From Nine To Noon, 9:50 am on 29 June 2023

UK correspondent Dan Bloom joins Kathryn to look at the landmark decision that's looming on the controversial policy of sending illegal migrants to Rwanda - something the Home Office says could cost nearly £170,000 per person.

London mayoral candidate and former Prime Ministerial adviser Daniel Korski has quit after allegations he groped TV producer Daisy Goodwin and mortgage lenders have agreed to a 12-month grace period before repossession proceedings start - but will that be enough to help struggling mortgage holders?

Protesters demonstrate outside the Rwanda High Commission against the Home Office's plan to relocate individuals identified as illegal immigrants or asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing, resettlement and asylum in London, United Kingdom on 8 June 2022.

Protesters demonstrate outside the Rwanda High Commission against the Home Office's plan to relocate individuals identified as illegal immigrants or asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing, resettlement and asylum in London, United Kingdom on 8 June 2022. Photo: AFP