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Rwanda bill amendments rejected by Commons as parliamentary ping pong begins

Sky News Monday, 18 March 2024
The House of Commons has rejected the House of Lords' first attempt to amend the Safety of Rwanda Bill - with the legislation sent back to the upper chamber.
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