Government caves to Tory rebels and toughens Illegal Migration Bill – reports

Government caves to Tory rebels and toughens Illegal Migration Bill – reports

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he Government has reportedly caved to backbench Tory rebels and agreed to amend its controversial Illegal Migration Bill, allowing ministers to ignore European judges in certain situations.

A group of Conservative MPs say they have reached a deal with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to change new rules for removing people who arrive in the UK on small boats after threatening to revolt over the legislation, according to reports.