Boris Johnson hits out at ‘condescending’ opponents of his Rwanda deportation scheme

Mr Johnson is due to meet Prince Charles - who described the scheme as ‘appalling’ - in the Rwandan capital of Kigali

UK prime minister Boris Johnson departs 10 Downing Street. File Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Boris Johnson has struck out at “condescending” opponents of his scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda ahead of talks with reported critic the Prince Charles.

Mr Johnson defended the faltering flagship policy as he prepared to fly to Kigali, where he will meet Charles for a discussion over cups of tea.