Rwanda Bill: Rishi Sunak’s flagship small boats plan hit by new delay as peers dig in against Commons
by Rachael Burford
Apr 17, 2024
3 minutes
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Peers have delayed the passing of Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda Bill until next week in the latest blow to the Prime Minister’s small boats plan.
The House of Lords on Wednesday night snubbed ministerial calls to back down over the flagship migrant deportation proposals and insisted on a number of amendments to the policy.
It is expected that will now consider the changes on Monday, dashing Downing Street’s hopes of getting the new laws though the Commons this
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