Rightwing Tories' Rwanda amendments seek to end migrants' legal challenges
Tensions have reignited over Rishi Sunak's asylum policy as ministers announce the Rwanda bill will return to the Commons next week.
Right-wing Tories are pressuring the prime minister to accept amendments that would limit challenges by migrants and prevent the European court of human rights from blocking deportation flights to central Africa. [ more ]
Rishi Sunak has got through one Rwanda vote but this is just the start
The first stage of Rishi Sunak's flagship Rwanda bill passed easily through the House of Commons despite grim warnings and a dark mood among the prime minister's allies.
Sunak spent the day trying to convince would-be rebels to vote for the legislation, facing resistance from some Tory MPs who questioned the government's ability to amend the legislation later on. [ more ]
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 ]
Tory MPs lobby to change legislation as splits emerge over Rwanda policy
Tory MPs are divided on the upcoming Rwanda legislation, with different factions lobbying to change the bill.
Some MPs want the bill to override the Human Rights Act and the European convention on human rights, while others want to stick to human rights commitments. [ more ]
Rishi Sunak's Rwanda plan has only 50% chance of success', say government lawyers
Rishi Sunak's new Rwanda legislation has a 50% chance of successfully getting flights in the air, according to a legal assessment.
Both right-wing and moderate Tory MPs are unhappy with the legislative plan and there is a risk of rebellion during the crucial vote on Tuesday. [ more ]