The BBC Question Time studio fell silent after Fiona Bruce asked for a show of hands of who is in favour of the Rwanda scheme.

She was speaking with Conservative MP Andrew Murrison when she turned to the audience to test how popular the refugee plan is.

"Is there anyone here who supports the government," she asked, before adding: "I see loads of hands going down."

One audience member contributed to the conversation by voicing concerns about the staffing levels to process those seeking refuge.