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Sunak to mark 'major step' in plan to 'stop the boats' with press conference after Rwanda bill survives rebellion

Sky News Thursday, 18 January 2024
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will hold a press conference at 10am after his controversial Rwanda bill passed its latest stage in parliament - despite rebellions from his own backbenchers.
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News video: Sunak to face Starmer at PMQs after Rwanda bill rebellion

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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

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