Posted 3/18/2024, 6:56:36 PM
Tory Rebels Rail Against Rwanda Refugee Plan as Sunak Pushes Ahead
- Ben Habib slams continued attempts to water down Rwanda asylum bill, says those in power are "deliberately destroying" the country
- Michelle Dewberry notes government is struggling to get bill "across the line", suggesting difficulties with any plan on asylum seekers
- Habib insists Royal Navy should be "pushing back" migrant boats in Channel despite unlikelihood
- Rishi Sunak remains confident on Rwanda plan, wants flight in spring to deter illegal migration
- Conservative MPs expected to overturn Lords amendments to bill in votes ahead of further debate