Pollster Warns Rwanda Plan Set to Fail as Over 40 Tory MPs Rebel

Published on January 12, 2024

More than 40 right-leaning backbench MPs are challenging the government over its proposed Rwanda bill, as a pollster warns that the Rwanda plan in its current form “will not deter illegal migrants.” During the Committee Stage of the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill on Wednesday, backbench Tory MPs, including prominent figures like Sir Bill Cash, former Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick, former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, and Jacob Rees-Mogg, tabled amendments they believe will grant the UK more autonomy in shaping its immigration policy.  Since then, their number has grown from just over 30 to more than 40, including former Prime Minister Liz Truss. ...

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