How Sunak went from Rwanda plan critic to staking future on it
Saturday, 9 December 2023 In 2022, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, privately raised concerns about a tough new immigration policy to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. Now, as Prime Minister, he has adopted the Rwanda plan to close a polling deficit. However, the plan has faced challenges, with the UK courts ruling it unlawful and senior ministers leaving the Cabinet. Sunak is now trying to quell rebellions from his party as he faces a vote on implementing the policy.
UK lawmakers vote in favour of the government's latest plans for sending migrants to Rwanda, which has split Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's ruling Conservative party. A knife-edge..
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Rwanda plan is a "failing scheme that doesn't tackle the real problem" which is criminal gangs who are organising illegal boat crossings. Ms Cooper said..
Saturday, 9 December 2023
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