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3 weeks ago
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BBC Audience Stunned As Tory Minister Asks: Are Congo And Rwanda Different Countries?'

Policing Minister Chris Philp's awkward response to a question about Rwanda deportation bill led to disbelief and laughter, highlighting ongoing debates on the UK government's controversial policy. [ more ]
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4 weeks ago
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Sunak pressed to end Rwanda bill impasse by exempting Afghan service veterans

Rishi Sunak faces pressure over Rwanda deportation bill concessions. [ more ]
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2 months ago
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Rwanda bill could become law without independent scrutiny, says ex-watchdog

Government failed to fulfill legal commitment for independent scrutiny of Rwanda deportation bill
Delays expected in appointing a new watchdog to examine the implications of the bill and recent conditions in Rwanda. [ more ]
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4 months ago
UK politics

Sunak faces Tory meltdown as deputy chairs back Rwanda bill rebellion

Conservative MPs are threatening to support rebel amendments to block international human rights laws in the Rwanda deportation bill.
As many as 70 MPs are considering abstaining or opposing the controversial legislation, posing a direct threat to Rishi Sunak's authority. [ more ]
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4 months ago
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Rishi Sunak told me he will not go any further' on Rwanda bill, top Tory claims

Rishi Sunak has promised not to further strengthen his Rwanda deportation bill, according to a Tory MP.
Right-wing Tory MPs are pressuring for the bill to be amended and made more robust, while moderate MPs have threatened to vote it down if it breaches international obligations. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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Rishi Sunak says he's open' to changes on Rwanda bill in bid to quell Tory anger

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak is open to changing the Rwanda deportation bill to address concerns from Tory MPs
Right-wing and moderate Tories have different opinions on how the bill should be amended [ more ]
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2 months ago
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PMQs: Sunak to face MPs after inflation falls to 3.4% - the lowest level in almost two and a half years - BBC News

Labour vows to change the Rwanda deportation bill in the House of Lords after MPs voted down amendments.
The bill may face further delays and not become law until after Parliament's Easter break. [ more ]
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2 months ago
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Sunak risks fresh Rwanda vote battle in Lords after Commons boost

Rwanda deportation bill faces new challenge in House of Lords
Concerns over delays to PM's deportation plans [ more ]
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3 months ago
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Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill comes under fire from Tory and Labour peers

Conservative and Labour peers in the House of Lords oppose Rishi Sunak's Rwanda deportation bill, citing the dangerous precedent it sets.
The bill, which aims to overcome a Supreme Court ruling blocking deportation to Rwanda, has passed the House of Commons but may face amendments in the Lords. [ more ]
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2 months ago
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Protecting Afghan heroes from Rwanda deportation is moral imperative', Labour warns

It is crucial to exempt Afghan heroes who supported British troops from deportation to Rwanda.
Peers are adding amendments to prevent deportation of Afghan heroes, but the government aims to remove these protections. [ more ]
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2 months ago
UK politics

Passage of Rwanda deportation bill could be delayed until after Easter

The passage of the government's Rwanda deportation bill might be delayed until after Easter, risking backlash from Conservative MPs.
The government's legislative timetable suggests the bill may not become law until mid-April, resulting in a delay in implementing the deportation policy. [ more ]
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2 months ago
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Civil servants threaten ministers with legal action over Rwanda bill

Civil servants are threatening legal action over concerns about the government's Rwanda deportation bill and its potential breach of international law.
The FDA union has warned that civil servants could be in violation of the civil service code and open to prosecution if they ignore an urgent injunction from Strasbourg banning a deportation. [ more ]
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3 months ago
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Archbishop of Canterbury attacks Rishi Sunak's damaging' Rwanda plan

The Archbishop of Canterbury criticized Rishi Sunak's Rwanda deportation bill and accused the government of a pick-and-choose approach to international law.
The Archbishop argued that the bill would outsource Britain's legal and moral responsibility for refugees and asylum seekers, undermining global standing and damaging the country's reputation. [ more ]
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4 months ago
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GB News' Lee Anderson Resigns As Deputy Tory Chair Over Rwanda Bill As Sunak Faces Party Rebellion

Conservative MPs Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith resigned in protest of the controversial Rwanda deportation bill and in support of rightwing amendments.
60 Tory MPs rebelled against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's leadership, signaling the largest rebellion under his tenure. [ more ]
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