Relief for Rishi Sunak as Rwanda bill passes first vote in Commons

Potential Tory leadership crisis averted as MPs pass government’s flagship safety of Rwanda bill

Rishi Sunak’s flagship safety of Rwanda bill has passed its first Commons vote, but only after a threatened rebellion by a collection of rightwing Conservative MPs.

The bill passed its second reading by 313 votes to 269, a majority of 44.

Continue reading…Potential Tory leadership crisis averted as MPs pass government’s flagship safety of Rwanda billUK politics live – latest updatesRishi Sunak’s flagship safety of Rwanda bill has passed its first Commons vote, but only after a threatened rebellion by a collection of rightwing Conservative MPs.The bill passed its second reading by 313 votes to 269, a majority of 44. Continue reading…