Rajeev Syal

Rajeev Syal is a journalist at The Guardian, covering UK news with a focus on politics and immigration. Syal has reported extensively on the Rwanda bill and its implications for asylum seekers and British policy. His work often highlights the human impact of political decisions, while also exploring the complex factors driving migration and refugee crises. In addition to his reporting, Syal contributes analysis and commentary on current events, offering unique insights into the challenges facing the UK and the wider world.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/profile/rajeev-syal

88%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • The author uses language that dehumanizes asylum seekers by referring to them as 'migrants' instead of people in need.

Conflicts of Interest

93%

Examples:

  • A meeting of hard-right Conservative MPs on Wednesday morning to consider the judgment was expected to back calls to leave the ECHR.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • , The amendment enacting the Afghan exemption, put forward by Des Browne, a former Labour defence secretary, secured the biggest majority of 57 with peers backing it by 275 votes to 218.
  • The contract allows repurposing of the aircraft for 'specialist tasks'.

Deceptions

88%

Examples:

  • The author claims that Rishi Sunak has suffered his heaviest defeat in the House of Lords when it's actually not true.

Recent Articles

UK Government Considers Exemptions for Afghans in Rwanda Deportation Bill Amidst Ongoing Parliamentary Debate and Boris Johnson's Proposal Anniversary

UK Government Considers Exemptions for Afghans in Rwanda Deportation Bill Amidst Ongoing Parliamentary Debate and Boris Johnson's Proposal Anniversary

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 The UK government is considering exemptions for Afghans who served with British forces from the Rwanda deportation bill, following a significant vote in the House of Lords. Ministers are also considering options on an Afghan exemption, as peers backed an amendment requiring Rwanda to pass independent verification before being considered safe. The government plans to use RAF Voyager aircraft for deportations after failing to find a charter airline, while Labour's Angela Rayner faces investigation over council tax fraud and electoral offence claims.
Rishi Sunak Suffers Heavy Defeat in House of Lords over Rwanda Deportation Bill Amendments

Rishi Sunak Suffers Heavy Defeat in House of Lords over Rwanda Deportation Bill Amendments

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 March 2024 Rishi Sunak's Rwanda deportation bill was defeated in the House of Lords, forcing changes to be made. The legislation aims to clear the way for asylum seekers on a one-way flight to Kigali but critics say it will put people at risk and undermine judicial independence.
Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Plan Faces More Hurdles as Tory Peers Condemn Policy, Historians and Bishops Criticize Principles During First Debate in House of Lords

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Plan Faces More Hurdles as Tory Peers Condemn Policy, Historians and Bishops Criticize Principles During First Debate in House of Lords

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Rishi Sunak's Rwanda plan faces opposition from Tory peers, historians and bishops during its first debate in the House of Lords. While Labour opposes the bill, it is not their job to block it.

UK Immigration Minister Resigns Amid Controversy Over Rwanda Deportation Bill

Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023 UK Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick resigns over disagreements with the government's proposed immigration policy. The proposed 'Safety of Rwanda Bill' aims to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda and has been ruled unlawful by the UK Supreme Court. The resignation and the proposed bill have sparked criticism from both opposition politicians and hard-liners within the Conservative Party.

UK Supreme Court Rules Against Asylum Seeker Deportation to Rwanda

Broke On: Wednesday, 15 November 2023 The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to continue with the plan, stating that the principle of removing asylum-seekers to a safe third country is lawful. The government is now considering options, including negotiating a new deal with Rwanda, upgrading the agreement, and adding new nations to the list of so-called safe countries. The UK government argues that the Rwanda policy will deter people from risking their lives crossing one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, and will break the business model of people-smuggling gangs. The government has already paid more than £140m to the Rwandan government for the scheme, the breakdown of which it has refused to disclose.