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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Pippa Crerar, Rajeev Syal and Kiran Stacey

Sunak faces Tory meltdown as deputy chairs back Rwanda bill rebellion

Brendan Clarke-Smith and Lee Anderson.
Brendan Clarke-Smith, left, and Lee Anderson will join about 70 Tory MPs said to be considering abstaining or opposing the Rwanda deportation bill. Composite: Alamy

Rishi Sunak is facing a Conservative meltdown over the Rwanda deportation bill after two deputy chairs said they would support rebel amendments aimed at blocking international human rights laws.

Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith have defied the prime minister by backing rightwing challenges to the bill, which will be debated by parliament on Tuesday. They will join as many as 70 other MPs said to be considering abstaining or opposing the controversial legislation.

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