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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Rowena Mason Whitehall editor

Rishi Sunak faces crunch week as Tory factions prepare to debate Rwanda bill

Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak will give evidence to the Covid inquiry on Monday. At the same time, Tory MPs will meet to discuss the Rwanda bill. Photograph: WPA/Getty Images

Rishi Sunak is facing the biggest week of his premiership, with his authority in the hands of two warring Tory tribes vying to set out their battle lines on his flagship Rwanda bill.

The prime minister is beset by rebellion on the right and left of the party, with up to 100 MPs on each side due to meet on Monday afternoon to debate how to vote on the legislation. To avoid defeat at Tuesday’s parliamentary vote, Sunak will need to keep the rebellion below 56 abstentions or 28 votes against.

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