Rishi Sunak defends Rwanda asylum policy as Tory split deepens – as it happened Suella Braverman earlier denied plotting to bring the PM down over the Rwanda bill The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023
Hedge fund billionaire Sir Chris Hohn paid himself £276m in 2023 Payout from TCI, where Rishi Sunak once worked, amounts to more than £1m for every working day The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023
Suella Braverman denies ‘spreading poison’ to oust Sunak as she’s challenged over attack on Rwanda plan Sacked home secretary claims Sunak’s new Rwanda plan won’t work – and insists she is merely being ‘honest’ about ‘weak’ Tory leader The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
Rishi Sunak – live: PM faces showdown vote on Rwanda migration plan as Tory revolt grows PM under fresh pressure after immigration minister quits after saying draft law to fix Rwanda plan won’t work The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
UK politics – live: Jenrick quits as Braverman warns Sunak of ‘electoral oblivion’ over Rwanda plan Outgoing immigration minister says he does not believe new bill ‘provides us with the best possible chances of success in getting the Rwanda flights to take off’ The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
Rishi Sunak hit by growing warnings of 'oblivion' for Tories gripped by civil war over immigration Robert Jenrick said new legislation to stop small boats ‘does not go far enough’ Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2023
Split Tory MPs admit they are ‘deeply worried’ by Robert Jenrick’s resignation Tory former attorney general said his party is now ‘split between people who believe in the rule of law, and people who don’t actually believe in the rule of law at all’ The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
Thursday briefing: What Boris Johnson did – and did not – reveal at his Covid inquiry grilling In today’s newsletter: The former prime minister attempted to shape his legacy during hours of intense questioning. Pippa Crerar explains key takeaways from his testimony The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023
Robert Jenrick said to have ‘eye on the future’ as he exits cabinet Departing immigration minister will join Suella Braverman on backbenches as another standard-bearer for the right The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023
Immigration minister Robert Jenrick quits after new Rwanda legislation unveiled PM warned of possible 'death knell' for his leadership as he faces rebellion from right wing of his party over his 'emergency legislation' Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2023
Robert Jenrick criticises Rishi Sunak's Rwanda stance in resignation statement ROBERT Jenrick has published his resignation letter after quitting his role as immigration minister. The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023
Robert Jenrick resigns as immigration minister over Rwanda bill in huge blow to Sunak Rishi Sunak’s premiership in complete turmoil as he fails to quell right-wing revolt with his new Rwanda legislation The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023
Robert Jenrick quits as immigration minister over Rwanda legislation ROBERT Jenrick has quit his role as immigration minister. The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023
Rishi Sunak's Tories in chaos as new Rwanda plans sparks resignation RISHI Sunak has enflamed anger on the Tory right by shunning the most hardline option with his legislation aimed at reviving the… The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023 New UK animal welfare minister backed seal and wild bird culls Robbie Douglas-Miller, who was made a baron last week, had complained about impact on salmon stocks
Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2023 Sunak risks angering Tory right by avoiding most hardline Rwanda legislation as draft bill unveiled The draft Bill does not go as far as providing powers to dismiss the European Convention on Human Rights, as hardliners including sacked home secretary Suella Braverman have demanded
International Business Times · Dec 6, 2023 Hardline Ex-minister Warns UK PM Of Poll Wipeout Over Immigration Britain's hardline former interior minister Suella Braverman on Wednesday issued Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak an ultimatum to get tougher on immigration or face certain wipeout at the polls.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023 Sunak’s bill aims to block UK human rights law to save Rwanda scheme Emergency legislation stops short of leaving European convention on human rights and will infuriate Tory hard right
Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2023 Emergency Rwanda legislation published after new treaty signed in Kigali Tory MPs from across the party are now expected to scrutinise the Bill, which Rishi Sunak will hope can reassure right-wingers and centrist MPs alike
Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2023 Tories face 'electoral oblivion' if they get Rwanda legislation wrong, Braverman says The former home secretary delivered the warning in a personal statement in the House of Commons
The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023 Suella Braverman: Tories face ‘oblivion’ if they don’t deport migrants to Rwanda SUELLA Braverman has claimed that the Conservative Party faces “electoral oblivion” if they cannot pass legislation which allows the UK…
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023 Sunak tries to stop Tory revolt with new Rwanda bill as Braverman warns of ‘electoral oblivion’ Ex-home secretary claims Tories will ‘die’ if flights don’t start – as her cabinet ally Robert Jenrick put on resignation watch
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023 Tories face ‘electoral oblivion’ unless Rwanda flights go ahead, says Braverman Former home secretary urges PM to block all human rights laws used to halt deportation flights
The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023 Speaker apologises for 'Scottish nationalists' gaffe at PMQs THE deputy speaker of the House of Commons has apologised after labelling SNP MP Stephen Flynn the “leader of the Scottish nationalists” ...
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023 After Cop28, know this: Sunak and his rightwing allies around the world have no interest in saving our planet When Tories row back on previous climate pledges, they are merely marching in lockstep with extreme parties across Europe, says journalist Diyora Shadijanova