Posted 1/18/2024, 4:21:00 PM
Sunak Stands Firm on Rwanda Asylum Plan Despite Mounting Criticism and Party Dissent
- Rwanda asylum bill passes in UK parliament despite opposition, but policy's implementation and impact remain uncertain
- Prime Minister Sunak faces criticism from opposition and rebels within his own party over the controversial Rwanda asylum policy
- Sunak emerges defiant, arguing he will "stick to the plan" on Rwanda and contrasts his resolve with what he casts as Labour's weakness
- Poor polls and letters of no-confidence underline broader discontent in Conservative party over Sunak's leadership
- Sunak tries reframing immigration debate and putting Labour on defensive, but still struggles to boost Tories' election hopes amid party dissent