The Troublesome Rwanda Bill and Sunak's Chaotic Week: A Recipe for Failure

The upcoming vote on Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill is posing a significant challenge to his authority within the Conservative Party. Potential rebels on the right of the party have hardened their resolve and are demanding the bill be pulled, citing concerns about the scope of the legislation and the inability to amend it later. Sunak's flagship immigration policy is at stake, and any further concessions towards the right could alienate the One Nation group. The crucial question is not just how many Tory rebels there are, but also in what way they rebel - voting against the bill at second reading would be a vote against its principles. The possibility of defeat may lead Sunak to withdraw the bill, potentially triggering a leadership election or even a general election. Sunak's authority over his party appears fragile amidst public dissent in Parliament.