Pollster Criticises House of Lords’ Disconnect on Rwanda Scheme After Liberal Democrat Veto Attempt

Published on January 31, 2024

A leading pollster has criticised the House of Lords for being “out of touch with public opinion” on the Rwanda scheme, after the Liberal Democrats try to veto the bill. Amidst efforts to strengthen the policy, Mr. Sunak seeks to pass legislation affirming Rwanda as a safe destination, despite resistance from the House of Lords. On Monday, the Rwanda asylum legislation overcame its first significant challenge after being debated in the House of Lords.  It is poised for a tough journey ahead, with the Archbishop of Canterbury cautioning the chamber that it is “leading the nation down a damaging path.” The bill survived an initial attempt by the Liberal Democrats to block it, with 206 votes to 84 in favour of advancing the bill to its next phase but the unelected chamber is expected to propose many amendments in the coming weeks. ...

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