for the latest. and remembering the victims of grenfell five years on from the grenfell tower fire in london where 72 people were killed, events are being held across the city. i m victoria derbyshire, we are here throughout the day talking to people deeply affected by the events of that night and what has happened since. hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. the first flight taking asylum seekers to rwanda will leave from an undisclosed location in the uk this evening, after campaigners lost a court battle to prevent it. they had hoped to stop the plane taking off before a full hearing next month on whether the policy is lawful. dozens of asylum seekers were originally due to be on the flight, but most won appeals against deportation. it s not know how many people will be on tonight s flight, but it s thought to be about seven or eight people, and some of those have hearings today to determine whether they will be on board. the cost of charter
they had hoped to stop the plane taking off before a full hearing next month on whether the policy is lawful. dozens of asylum seekers were originally due to be on the flight, but most won appeals against deportation. it s not know how many people will be on tonight s flight, but it s thought to be about seven or eight people, and some of those have hearings today to determine whether they will be on board. the cost of chartering the boeing 767 is estimated at about half a million pounds. the government says the deportation flights are necessary to combat human trafficking gangs and deter dangerous channel crossings. opposition to the scheme has continued. the entire senior leadership of the church of england has protested in a letter published in the times. they say, many are desperate people fleeing unspeakable horrors, and the letter goes on to add, this immoral policy shames britain. the bbc s vincent mcaviney reports.
after campaigners lost a court battle to prevent it. they had hoped to stop the plane taking off before a full hearing next month on whether the policy is lawful. once in rwanda, those sent there will get accommodation and support while the rwandan government considers their application and, if they are successful, they can stay in the country with up to five yea rs access to education and support. but if their asylum claim is unsuccessful, they could face deportation from rwanda. dozens of asylum seekers were originally due to be on the flight but most won appeals against being sent to rwanda. it s not known how many people will be on tonight s flight, but it s thought to be about seven or eight people, and some of those have hearings today to determine whether they will be on board. the cost of chartering the boeing 767 is estimated at about £500,000. the government says the flights are necessary to combat human trafficking gangs and deter dangerous channel crossings. opposition to