The Briefing Room

Original version

BBC Radio 4 LW

Factual

David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.

David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.

David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news

BBC Radio 4 FM

The Briefing Room: Will the Rwanda plan work?

21/04/2022

Will the Rwanda plan work?

BBC Radio 4 - The Briefing Room, Will the Rwanda plan work?

David Aaronovitch examines the UK's plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

A plan to stop small boat crossings in the English Channel by sending asylum seekers to Rwanda have been unveiled by the home secretary, Priti Patel. But will it work?

The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has unveiled a plan to stop small boat crossings in the English Channel by sending asylum seekers to Rwanda. But will it work?

Joining David Aaronovitch in the briefing room are:

Mark Easton, BBC's Home Editor
Alexander Betts, Professor of Forced Migration and International Affairs at the Refugees Studies Centre
Nicolas Rollason, partner and head of Business Immigration at Kingsley Napley
Madeleine Sumption, Director of The Migration Observatory

Producers: Rosamund Jones, Ben Carter and Kirsteen Knight
Production Co-ordinators: Sophie Hill and Siobhan Reed
Studio Manager: Rod Farquhar
Editor: Richard Vadon

BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

The Briefing Room

Will the Rwanda plan work?

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio 4 LW

About BBC Radio 4