Rishi Sunak puts down rebellion for now over Rwanda plan
Wednesday, 17 January 2024 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak successfully quelled a right-wing rebellion within his party on Tuesday regarding legislation on deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda. The victory, although not without consequences, led to the resignation of two of his staunchest supporters. Conservative Party deputy chairmen Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith stepped down due to their dissatisfaction with the government's reluctance to strengthen the legislation. This turn of events highlights the deep divisions within Sunak's governing party regarding the crucial legislation he believes will bolster the Conservatives' popularity ahead of an upcoming election later this year.
Illegal Migration Minister Michael Tomlinson says he was "sorry" after two Tory deputy chairmen resigned last night to join the biggest Conservative rebellion of Rishi Sunak's leadership over the Rwanda bill. Mr Tomlinson however insists that the Party is "united" in wanting to see the policy work...
Rishi Sunak accuses Sir Keir Starmer of wanting to reverse the Rwanda bill even if it's working saying it's "crystal clear" the Labour leader doesn't have a plan to stop illegal migration and it would..
Rishi Sunak will face Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions before a Commons vote on the government's Rwanda bill due to take place tonight. Report by Czubalam. Like us on..
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt dismisses last night's resignations as "lively discussions" inside the Party as he insists the Tories are "united" in the effort to sort out illegal immigration...
British PM Rishi Sunak faces a test of his authority and his nerve on Wednesday as he tries to subdue a Conservative Party rebellion and win parliamentary... IndiaTimes
Wednesday, 17 January 2024
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