Concerns Raised Over Rwanda Flights Ahead of UK Election The Independent reports that plans are in place to fly two migrants from Nigeria and Pakistan to Rwanda next week, despite the government’s Rwanda deportation plan not being legally permissible until after the July 4 election. These flights would be part of the voluntary scheme, where migrants are provided with board and lodgings and receive cash, rather than the deportation plan. However, opposition parties suspect that these flights may be a political gimmick to influence the election results, as immigration is a key issue for voters. The government has not leaked details of the flights to the media, as was done in April when news of a Ghanaian migrant being sent to Rwanda falsely implied that the deportation plan was in operation. The Conservative Party is facing pressure from Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, which has been strongly advocating for stricter immigration policies. Meanwhile, Labor leader Sir Keir Starmer has promised to establish a new Border Security Command and boost returns for undocumented migrants. The Labor Party’s shadow immigration minister, Stephen Kinnock, has expressed concern about the timing of the flights, questioning the credibility of the Rwanda scheme and its cost to taxpayers. Nigel Farage also criticized the move, alleging that the government has not sent any Channel migrants to Rwanda despite promises. The Home Office declined to comment on operational matters, but a senior Tory source denied any connection between the flights and the election, stating that the flights are part of an ongoing initiative unrelated to the election.