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UK TV debate axed over Tory image fears
UK TV debate axed over Tory image fears
by  AFP

Television bosses were on Monday forced to scrap a planned debate between contenders for the leadership of Britain's Conservative party, as MPs voted again to narrow down the field. "Conservative MPs are said to be concerned about the damage the debates are doing to the image of the Conservative party, exposing disagreements and splits within the party," it added in a statement.

MPs question deterrent effect of UK's Rwanda migrant policy
MPs question deterrent effect of UK's Rwanda migrant policy
by  AFP

British MPs on Monday told the government there was "no clear evidence" that its controversial policy to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda would stop Channel crossings in small boats. "There is no clear evidence that the policy will deter migrant crossings," the cross-party committee said in a report on the "small boats" phenomenon.

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