Rishi Sunak is ‘determined’ to pass Rwanda Bill ahead of Lords showdown
· 19.01.2024 · 14:31:30 ··· ··· Friday ·· 5 (5)
Evening Standard Rishi Sunak has said he is “determined” to get his Rwanda legislation through parliament, as ministers prepare for stiff resistance in the House of Lords to the flagship asylum policy.
Many peers have already expressed deep unease about the plan, with ministers braced for a battle with the Upper House over the Bill.
The Prime Minister, who has urged the Lords not to block the “will of the people”, said he wanted to get the scheme “up and running” as soon as possible.
Peers could seriously frustrate that ambition, with Downing Street likely to face attempts by peers to introduce a range of amendments to the proposed legislation.
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