Ten Changes to Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda Asylum Plan to Be Overturned by MPs Tonight

MPs to Strip Amendments Made by Peers

Ten changes made to Rishi Sunak’s flagship Rwanda plan are set to be overturned by MPs tonight. The amendments made in the House of Lords regarding sending asylum seekers to Africa this spring will be stripped out as part of the government's plan.

‘Ping Pong’ Process in Parliament

The process, known as ‘ping pong’, will see the legislation move back and forth between the chambers, with MPs expected to remove the changes before sending the bill back to the Lords on Wednesday.

Priority to Get the Bill Through Quickly

Downing Street emphasized that they have the "right bill" and their priority is to push it through as quickly as possible. Officials have identified around 150 individuals for the first flights once the bill passes.

Sunak’s Commitment to the Timeline

Rishi Sunak remains committed to the timeline for the Rwanda scheme, aiming to have a flight off in the spring. He stressed the importance of implementing the scheme as a deterrent against illegal migration.

Pressure on Sunak’s Leadership

Rishi Sunak's leadership is under pressure, with a 20-point poll deficit. Despite this, he continues to push for the Rwanda scheme to be put into action.

Timeline for Flights and Coordination with Rwanda

Flights are not expected to take off before mid-May, as Kigali has requested a two-month gap after accepting the first wave of migrants. No 10 emphasized the importance of working with the Rwandan government for a smooth processing of migrants.

Crackdown on Asylum Seekers Crossing the Channel

Stopping the boats has been one of the Prime Minister's key priorities to address the issue of asylum seekers crossing the Channel in small boats.