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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Kiran Stacey Political correspondent

Sunak’s focus on Rwanda has created a rod for his own back

Rishi Sunak during a press conference in Downing Street
Sunak attempted to regain control of the narrative surrounding his Rwanda bill on Thursday, Photograph: James Manning/PA

For Conservatives with memories long enough to remember five years and three prime ministers ago, this week’s internal party psychodrama will have seemed familiar.

Rishi Sunak’s fight to retain party unity over immigration resembles the similar battles waged by his predecessor Theresa May in 2018.

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