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Robert Jenrick's resignation letter in full

Sky News Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Robert Jenrick has resigned as immigration minister over "strong disagreements" with the government over its Rwanda policy. Here is his resignation letter in full.
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A smiling Robert Jenrick ignores reporters’ questions as he arrives at his home in central London on Wednesday evening after resigning as immigration minister. Earlier, Mr Jenrick told Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that his draft Bill aimed at stopping small boat crossings "does not go far enough" and...

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