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Peers urged to relent on Rwanda Bill as MPs reject latest round of changes

Source: PA Wire

Peers have been urged to relent in their deadlock with the Government over the Safety of Rwanda Bill, after MPs again rejected demands for change from the House of Lords.

Home Office minister Michael Tomlinson said allowing the Bill to pass now would “send a clear signal that if you come to the United Kingdom illegally you will not be able to stay”, as parliamentary wrangling over the flagship deportation plan continues.

has ruled out making concessions on the legislation, despite reports ministers

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