Lords push back on Rwanda bill again - despite PM declaring 'enough is enough'
Monday, 22 April 2024 The House of Lords has pushed the government's Rwanda Bill back to the Commons again as a row continues over the controversial plan to "stop the boats".
Former justice secretary Robert Buckland has admitted he was frustrated with the government's Rwanda Bill as it could've made concessions - such as with modern day slavery.
He added the proposed ammendments by the Lords was not to wreck the Bill but tighten it up. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on...
Justin Welby tells the House of Lords a head had to “roll”, and it was “clear” he “had to stand down” as archbishop of Canterbury after a review criticised him over failures in handling a Church of England abuse scandal. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government's controversial Rwanda Bill has finally been passed in Parliament after months of back and forth between the House of Commons and House of Lords.
It will now head for Royal Assent..
The first flight carrying asylum seekers to Rwanda will leave in 10-12 weeks, Rishi Sunak said as he promised that “no ifs, no buts” the scheme would be put into operation.
The Prime Minister..
Monday, 22 April 2024
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