Sunak faces threat to leadership as Tory factions gather to consider Rwanda Bill
by David Hughes
Dec 11, 2023
4 minutes
Rishi Sunak faces the most perilous week of his premiership yet as the fate of his flagship Rwanda Bill lies in the hands of two warring Tory factions.
The Prime Minister’s authority is under threat as tribes from the left and right hold separate meetings on Monday to consider if they will back the beleaguered legislation in a crunch vote on Tuesday.
Hardline Brexiteers from the European Research Group and other camps on the Conservative right will first hold a summit on the legislation tasked with reviving his asylum policy.
Veteran MP Sir Bill Cash will present
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