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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

UK to ignore judges on small boat deportations as Rishi Sunak caves to right-wing Tory rebels

The Independent

Rishi Sunak has caved in to pressure from right-wing Tory rebels and agreed to toughen his controversial small boats bill by allowing ministers to ignore the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

Tory rebels say they have reached a deal with the government to amend the Illegal Migration Bill – aimed at removing people who arrive in the UK on small boats – after threatening to revolt over the legislation.

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