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Sunak Goes on the Defensive

Apr 23, 2024

Former armed forces minister James Heappey MP joins to discuss UK's increased defense spending and support for Ukraine. The podcast also covers the government's Rwanda policy, migrants in Northern France, and unique discussions on film, ship naming, and migrant dynamics in crossing the English Channel.

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UK plans to increase military spending to 2.5% of national income by 2030, putting defense industry on 'war footing'

Migrants in Northern France aiming to reach UK are aware of Rwanda policy but driven by hope for asylum and job opportunities

Rwanda prepares hostels for migrants and offers job training, signaling plans for integrating migrants into economy and providing residency rights

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Rwanda Legislation Effect on Migrants

Migrants in Northern France are determined to reach the UK despite awareness of the Rwanda policy. They understand the policy but are unwavering in their desire to reach the UK, drawn by the hope of asylum, job opportunities, and English-speaking environment.

Introduction

3min

Boosting Ukraine's Defence: The Impact of Additional Aid

4min

The Strategic Importance of Increased Defense Spending

8min

Film Discussions, Ship Naming, and Impact of Government Policy on Northern France and Rwanda

3min

Crossing the Channel: Tragic Incidents and Migration Dynamics

12min

Discussion on Unusual Washing Machine Sound and Seagull Sound Competition

2min

Today, we look at Rishi Sunak’s promise to spend billions more on defence.

Sunak said UK military spending would rise to 2.5% of national income by 2030. The prime minister was in Poland to pledge £500 million in extra support for Ukraine, but claimed the extra money for defence would put the UK’s defence industry "on a war footing". Adam is joined by former armed forces minister, James Heappey MP.

And, the day after the government’s Rwanda policy passed through Parliament, BBC Home Affairs Correspondent Tom Symonds has been speaking to migrants in northern France who are preparing to cross the Channel to get to the UK. And, the BBC’s Africa correspondent Barbara Plett Usher has been to see where the migrants will stay when they arrive in Rwanda. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producers were Gareth Jones and Matt Hewitt. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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Sunak Goes on the Defensive

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Deep dives

Rwanda Legislation Effect on Migrants

Preparation in Rwanda for Migrants

Impact of Asylum Seeker Rights in Rwanda

Economic Concerns in Rwanda

Northern France Understanding of Rwanda Policy

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