Sunak braced for collision with right-wing Tories over Rwanda bill
Monday, 15 January 2024 Rishi Sunak is gearing up for a potential rebellion among his backbenchers when his controversial Rwanda bill returns to the Commons on Tuesday.
Rishi Sunak will face Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions before a Commons vote on the government's Rwanda bill due to take place tonight. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak has unveiled the Conservative campaign bus in Teesside during his tour of the North East. In a speech in front of the blue coach, the Prime Minister sought to draw dividing lines with Labour. He said the Tories are “the ones taking bold action, getting the planes off to Rwanda”, despite the Prime Minister confirming earlier in the campaign that no deportation flights are due to take off before the General Election on July 4. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
During a visit to Bury, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasised that the "only poll that matters is the poll on 4th July," downplaying concerns over current Tory poll ratings. Sunak defended his policy announcements as bold and necessary, while criticising Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's green energy plans as lacking substance. "The British people deserve a lot more," Sunak stated, urging voters to focus on the upcoming election. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak bottle feeds lambs during a visit to Rowlinson's Farm, a dairy, beef and sheep farm in Gawsworth, Cheshire, while on the General Election campaign trail. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Home Office has "little to show" for the money it has used on the Rwanda scheme and "does not have a credible plan", a group of MPs has warned. Sky News
Supporters of the measure, backed by Germany and Rwanda, say it is necessary so that the massacre is not denied or forgotten, while Serbs fear being unfairly labelled as supporters of genocide.
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The last time there was a change in the main party of government an outgoing Labour minister famously left a note saying "I'm afraid there is no money". Never.. Sky News
The Tories have announced a pledge to give 30 towns £20 million, a plan that Labour has described as a “reckless, unfunded” commitment. The Conservatives have announced they would add the towns to their long-term plan for towns, taking the total number of towns in the programme to more than 100, and local people in each area will decide how the money will be used for long-term regeneration. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he is determined to see the Rwanda Bill through Parliament, as it is legislation he insists "is working".
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged the House of Lords to "do the right thing" and back his Rwanda Bill after MPs passed his legislation on Wednesday night. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at..
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