UK's Rwanda migrant scheme will be extended, says Liz Truss

Tory leadership rival Rishi Sunak is also set to unveil his immigration plans in the days to come

Liz Truss speaks to supporters during a visit to Ashley House, Marden, Kent, as part of her campaign to be leader of the Conservative and Unionist Party and the next prime minister. Picture date: Saturday July 23, 2022.

Liz Truss has said she will extend the UK's controversial Rwanda asylum scheme, in a move to firm up support among Tory party voters in the race to succeed Boris Johnson.

The British foreign secretary, in an interview with the Mail on Sunday, suggested that as Prime Minister she would extend the Rwanda policy, despite it currently being in legal limbo.