UK strikes new deportation deal to make it easier to boot out criminals

UK strikes new deportation deal to make it easier to boot out criminals

Nigeria has finally agreed to recognise UK Letters - an identity document used by the Home Office if a foreign national does not hold a valid passport.

Deportation Deal Or Diplomatic Surrender?

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