Sunak is poised for a high-stakes confrontation over the Rwanda Bill as it heads back to the Commons next week. The proposed legislation, aiming to reinstate policies regarding the

deportation of asylum seekers, has caused a rift within the Conservative party, dividing both its left and right wings.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to clash with Members of Parliament regarding his Rwanda Bill's return to the Commons next week.

The committee stage for the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill has been announced for January 16 and 17 by Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt.

Facing pressure from within his own party, Sunak aims to address the Supreme Court's objections to the stalled deportation plan to Rwanda with this legislation.

While right-wing factions are pushing for stricter measures in the contentious bill, centrist Tories have threatened to oppose it if it risks violating international laws.

Sunak has expressed openness to improvements in the bill, seeking a delicate balance that avoids radical measures that might jeopardize Rwanda's participation while satisfying concerns within his party.

The legislation's objective is to classify Rwanda as generally "safe" for asylum seekers, but it includes limited provisions for individual claims against deportation to the East African nation—this particular clause is unpopular among staunch Conservative members.

Former Deputy Prime Minister Damian Green, representing the centrist view, claimed that the Prime Minister assured him that the bill would not undergo further strengthening to avoid violating international human rights obligations.

This upcoming debate in the Commons signifies a critical juncture for Sunak, navigating a precarious divide within his party while attempting to address legal and ethical concerns surrounding the deportation policy. Photo by SteveRwanda, Wikimedia commons.