Government in Chaos as Jenrick Opposes PM's Plan

Robert Jenrick has resigned as Immigration Minister, causing turmoil in the government. His resignation comes just hours after Rishi Sunak introduced emergency legislation to facilitate deportation flights to Rwanda. Jenrick disagreed with the Prime Minister's plan for dealing with illegal migrants.

Jenrick's Request for Opt-Out of Human Rights Laws Denied

Jenrick had pushed for the new Rwanda Bill to include an opt-out clause for European human rights laws, but his idea was rejected by Sunak. Although Jenrick has not yet released a resignation letter, Home Secretary James Cleverly confirmed his departure in the Commons chamber.

"Toughest Immigration Legislation Ever" Unveiled by PM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed the "toughest immigration legislation ever" tonight. This bill grants him the power to overrule European judges and disapply certain elements of the Human Rights Act. The government hopes that by declaring Rwanda as "safe" in the law, any challenges to their deportation scheme will be dismissed by the courts.

Unite or Die: Sunak Urges Tory MPs to Support the Bill

In order to avoid a dispute within the Tory party over the bill, Rishi Sunak urged Conservative MPs to "unite or die." While the legislation may not sit well with centrist Tory MPs, Sunak argued that it is necessary to address the ongoing migrant crisis. The bill aims to control the country's borders and put an end to legal challenges in the courts.

PM's Statement on Illegal Migration

Boris Johnson stated that the government can no longer tolerate the "endless scourge" of illegal migration. He emphasized the financial cost and loss of innocent lives caused by the issue. The emergency legislation is intended to assert Parliament's authority in determining who can enter the country, rather than criminal gangs.