Rwanda Bill

The department confirmed that it could ask those who don’t have the right to remain to move to Rwanda if they can’t be deported to their home countries.

The vote on Wednesday has brought the total number of amendments, backed by peers to ten.

Peers gutted the bill that government hopes would underpin its plan to send illegal immigrants to Rwanda, setting the stage for a Westminster showdown.

The deal will see increased cooperation between Border Force and Frontex, including collaborations on training, operations, and the exchange of intelligence.

The government has defended its Rwanda bill, which would see illegal migrants sent to the African country, from accusations it could break international law.

The number of immigrants flown to Rwanda may depend on ‘other work’ the government does, after Mr. Sunak asked Lords to pass the bill as a ‘national priority.’

A pollster warned that the Rwanda scheme looks set to ‘further alienate’ voters as a key group of Boris Johnson’s allies call for Rishi Sunak to step down.

Lord Goldsmith, chair of the International Agreements Committee, proposed a motion that says the government shouldn’t ratify the treaty until it’s implemented.

One Tory grassroots leader calls for a change of leadership as the prime minister calls on the House of Lords to do the ‘right thing’ and pass the bill.

Former PM Boris Johnson has backed rebel Tory MPs as PM Rishi Sunak faces a tightrope to walk between international and party pressure ahead of vote.

Hardline Brexiteers have warned Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that they won’t support the bill without their amendments making the cut.

An increasing number of backbenchers, now including former Prime Minister Liz Truss, are seeking hardline amendments over the proposed Rwanda bill.