Rishi Sunak's Risky Rwanda Asylum Plan Sparks Political Turmoil

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has called on Conservative MPs to support his Rwanda asylum plan, despite warnings from senior Tories that it is doomed to fail. Sunak's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing has faced legal challenges and delays, with no asylum seekers sent to Rwanda yet. The government recently unveiled the Safety of Rwanda Bill to revive the policy, but Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick resigned, criticizing the legislation. Sunak insisted that the bill is the "toughest immigration law ever" and urged MPs to back it, but indicated that it would not be a matter of confidence in his government. Some Tory MPs are considering legal action or moving against the bill, while others believe the party's unruliness may prompt an early general election.
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