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    Sunak’s Rwanda policy hit by fresh chaos as immigration minister Jenrick resigns

    by Sam Blewett Dec 07, 2023 2 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    Rishi Sunak was under fresh pressure over his Rwanda policy after his immigration minister resigned with a warning that new legislation to revive the strategy to stop small boats falls short.

    Robert Jenrick told the Prime Minister on Wednesday that his draft Bill aimed at stopping small boat crossings “does not go far enough” and is a “triumph of hope over experience”.

    Mr Sunak’s

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