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    Sunak battling to quell revolt as Jenrick pushes for Rwanda Bill changes

    by David Hughes Jan 16, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Archive

    Rishi Sunak is facing a Tory revolt over his flagship Rwanda plan, with senior Conservatives including former prime ministers and deputy chairmen of the party demanding changes.

    Former prime minister Boris Johnson has offered his support to more than 60 right-wing MPs backing amendments they claim will beef up the Safety of Rwanda Bill by restricting individuals’ ability to challenge being sent to the African nation and overriding international law.

    Tory deputy chairmen Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith are putting their party posts at risk by backing changes to the Safety of Rwanda

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