Britain defends Rwanda plan and challenges critics to come up with better idea

Home Secretary Priti Patel and Rwandan minister for foreign affairs and international co-operation, Vincent Biruta (Flora Thompson/PA)

Britain's Home Secretary has challenged those against her plan to send migrants to Rwanda to come up with a better idea to tackle small boat crossings in the English Channel.

Writing a joint article in The Times with Rwandan foreign minister Vincent Biruta, Priti Patel reiterated that her controversial plans were “bold and innovative” after religious leaders slammed the move.