Rwanda Bill: ‘This is embarrassing… it’s a clown show’ – Labour minister on Rwanda bill vote

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Rwanda Bill: 'This is embarrassing... it's a clown show' - Labour minister on Rwanda bill vote

Shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds has told Sky News "it was always going to be a result like this", after MPs backed the government’s Rwanda bill at its second reading.

There were 313 votes for the legislation and 269 votes against it, meaning it passed with a majority of 44 votes.

The result will come as a big relief for Rishi Sunak – as it means he has avoided the prospect of a damaging Tory rebellion.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/politics-news-latest-rishi-sunak-rwanda-bill-vote-tory-mp-rebellion-downing-street-12593360

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Date: December 12, 2023