Priti Patel’s idea to send migrants to Rwanda has prompted criticism of the BBC’s “completely neutral” approach.

In a joint statement, the Home Secretary and Rwandan foreign minister Vincent Biruta have hit back at critics of the scheme saying: “We are taking bold and innovative steps and it’s surprising that those institutions that criticize the plans fail to offer their own solutions.”

They went on to say that continuing the existing humanitarian situation is “no longer an option.”

However, Martin Daubney, deputy leader of the Reclaim Party, has accused the BBC of prejudice since they “don’t like” the suggestion based on the photo that accompanied the piece.

According to Mr. Daubney: “The choice of image is critical, because the BBC, which is completely unbiased, chose this image of Priti Patel especially because they oppose the government’s Rwanda proposal. They make no attempt to conceal their partiality in the name of generating clicks.”

Others concurred with the former West Midlands MEP.

The idea has drawn widespread criticism, particularly from Archbishop Justin Welby, who described the plans as “the polar antithesis of God’s character, who takes accountability for our errors.”

He said that the UK was “outsourcing our obligations” by sending people hundreds of miles abroad.

Priti Patel has committed to returning migrants who come to the UK to Rwanda under the plans.

The agreement, which is due to be finalized on Thursday, would see people who enter the UK unlawfully transported to the African country to have their asylum requests reviewed. The Rwandan government is set to receive an initial £120 million for the experimental project.

Following widespread criticism, Ms. Patel challenged her opponents to devise a more effective strategy for addressing “illegal” migrant crossings.

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