Posted 12/11/2023, 12:35:36 PM
Sunak Faces Scrutiny Over Pandemic Response and Immigration Legislation
- Sunak faces scrutiny this week over his conduct as chancellor during the pandemic and his leadership skills in trying to salvage a controversial immigration policy
- He testified at an inquiry into the UK's COVID-19 response, expressing regret for the heavy death toll but defending the government's decisions
- He denied there were "clashes" with Boris Johnson over imposing lockdowns, despite disagreements within the cabinet
- Sunak faces a potential rebellion from Conservative MPs over his policy to put illegal immigrants on one-way flights to Rwanda
- The immigration legislation could be amended or blocked in Parliament, presenting a politically difficult week for Sunak