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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Woodcock and Rob Merrick

Rebel Tory bid to overrule court rulings on Rwanda deportation flights fails

PA Wire

A rebel Tory plan to clear the way for deportations of asylum seekers to Rwanda by ignoring court rulings blocking the flights has been defeated in the House of Commons.

Former home secretary Priti Patel was among 69 MPs backing the move, but the backbench bill did not receive government support and was voted down by 188 others – including four Tories.

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