Jenrick accuses Government of ‘sophistry’ as MPs debate Rwanda Bill

Robert Jenrick said he wants the Rwanda Bill to work but accused the Government of “sophistry”, suggesting it may not empower ministers to ignore attempts from Strasbourg to block flights carrying asylum seekers.

The Conservative former immigration minister told the Commons ministers must have the “full power of Parliament” to ignore injunctions from the European Court of Human Rights, but suggested the Government’s plan would not deliver that outcome.

In accusing the Government of sophistry, Mr