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Rwanda rebellion ‘shows a confidence of leadership from PM’, says Conservative MP Robin Millar
We had been hoping to speak to a Home Office minister, but the amendments currently being voted on means the minister is now unable to leave the chamber. But we were joined by Conservative MP Robin Millar – who voted against the government last night.
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Why is the government so keen on its Rwanda policy?
Why exactly is the government so keen on its Rwanda policy? Ciaran Jenkins explains.
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Rwanda Bill: Sunak expected to overcome second day of rebellion
Rishi Sunak is expecting to face down a second day of rebellion by backbenchers who want him to toughen up his plans to deport migrants to Rwanda. MPs are just voting on a rebel amendment that would give ministers the power to ignore emergency injunctions from the European Court of Human Rights. The rebels say…
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Rwanda bill: Asylum seekers ‘stuck in limbo’ as MPs vote
The rebels on the right of the Conservative Party wanted it toughened up to prevent legal appeals by asylum seekers.
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‘We all want the Rwanda Bill to work’, says Tory rebel Miriam Cates
We spoke to Conservative MP Miriam Cates.
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‘The country would have supported’ Rwanda bill amendments, says Jacob Rees-Mogg
We were joined by Jacob Rees-Mogg, one of the MPs who backed the amendments.
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Sunak rocked by Conservative resignations over Rwanda bill
Rishi Sunak has suffered a rebellion by 60 of his backbenchers this evening over his bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.
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Does the Rwanda policy deter people coming to the UK?
Much has been made of the government’s Rwanda policy and its ability to deter migrants from seeking to enter the country.
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Five die in small boat crossing attempt as Rwanda bill approaches crucial phase
Five migrants have died while attempting to get to the UK from a beach near Boulogne. Around 70 people, including children, were rescued after their boat got into trouble. The first migrants to get to the UK in a small boat were reported yesterday, after 27 days of no crossings.
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Rwanda only works as deterrent to migrants if there’s ‘large amounts of people’ on flights, says Conservative MP
We spoke to the Conservative MP Jonathan Gullis, a member of the New Conservatives right-wing caucus. We started by asking him about the amendments that he has proposed to the Rwanda Bill.
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Rishi Sunak facing Tory rebellion over Rwanda bill
Rishi Sunak is facing renewed pressure from both sides of his party, as MPs threaten to rebel when the Rwanda bill is voted on next week.
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FactCheck: what is the Rwanda bill and why is it still controversial?
What is the Rwanda bill and why is it controversial? FactCheck takes a look.
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‘People who have come across illegally should not be rewarded’, says former Conservative leader after government’s Rwanda win
Matt is joined by former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith.
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The Conservatives are ‘one big family’, says minister after government’s Rwanda win
We are joined by Home Office minister Chris Philp.
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Government Rwanda bill ‘a gimmick’ says Labour
Matt is joined by shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds.