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politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Rishi Sunak's Campaign Stumbles as UK Leaders Hit the Trail

Party leaders have launched their general election campaigns with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, SNP leader John Swinney, and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey making their pitches to voters across the UK. Key issues include the controversial Rwanda plan for asylum seekers, with Labour promising to scrap it and the Conservatives defending it. Meanwhile, several MPs have announced they will not stand for re-election, and Parliament is rushing to pass key bills before it shuts down for the election.

via BBC.com|

#general-election #keir-starmer #politics

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

Rishi Sunak's Controversial Rwanda Plan Gains Approval and Raises Doubts

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has been approved by the UK Parliament, despite objections from hard-right factions within his Conservative Party. However, the plan still faces potential obstacles as it moves to the House of Lords, where it is likely to receive a hostile reception. Right-wing lawmakers in the House of Commons have also vowed to demand amendments to make the bill even more stringent. Critics argue that even if the legislation survives all challenges, the likelihood of a large number of asylum seekers being deported to Rwanda is small. The opposition Labour Party has pledged to abandon the plan if it comes to power.

via The New York Times|

#asylum-seekers #immigration-policy #politics

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Rishi Sunak's Challenging Week: COVID Grilling and Rwanda Revolt

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing a revolt in the UK Parliament over his immigration policy, which involves sending asylum-seekers to Rwanda. The legislation to salvage the plan faces a vote in the House of Commons, with some Conservative lawmakers criticizing the bill for sidelining the courts and others deeming it too mild. Meanwhile, Sunak faced tough questions about his judgment during the COVID-19 pandemic at a six-hour grilling in the pandemic inquiry, where he denied taking risks with public health. The pressure on Sunak's authority and past record is mounting, and his leadership could be at stake.

via The Associated Press|

#covid-19 #immigration-policy #politics

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Sunak's Rwanda Plan as Tories Doubt Its Legality

Senior Tories are warning that Rishi Sunak's emergency Rwanda plan, aimed at deporting migrants arriving in the UK by small boats, will not become law in its current form. Liberal Tories have expressed "serious concerns" about the plan, while a group of legal figures examining the proposals for the Tory right has found problems that are difficult to resolve. Despite Tory whips expecting enough support to win the first vote on Tuesday, there is nervousness among moderate Tories that Sunak's course of action has united his opponents and could jeopardize his leadership. Concerns from both liberal and right-wing factions of the party are hardening against the proposals, with some MPs suggesting a rebellion could defeat the bill.

via The Guardian|

#immigration #legal-challenges #politics