Posted 1/18/2024, 7:55:04 AM
Sunak Overcomes Tory Rebellion to Pass Controversial Rwanda Deportation Bill, But Faces Uphill Battle in Lords and Election Headwinds
- Sunak held press conference after facing down rebellion to pass Rwanda deportation bill in Commons
- Bill passed by 320 votes to 276, giving government majority of 44 - only 11 Tories rebelled
- Bill now moves to House of Lords where it faces lengthy battle before potentially becoming law
- UK has already sent Rwanda £240m under deal - Rwanda president said money could be returned if no asylum seekers arrive
- Despite victory, polls show Tory support down to 20% - dire situation for Sunak ahead of election