How many Eritreans visit the UK? Latest figures as Shabana Mahmood issues visa ban threat

What the coverage shows

Both outlets focus on Shabana Mahmood’s visa ban threat and the dispute over Eritrea’s refusal to take back people the UK wants returned. The Guardian US foregrounds Eritrea’s “political gimmick” criticism, while The Independent reframes the story around how many Eritreans visit the UK, using the threat as the hook. The Independent’s extract is the only one to mention the home secretary’s claim that Eritrea has “refused” to accept returns.

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