Supreme Court Ruling Deals Crushing Blow to Government

The recent Supreme Court ruling on the government's plans has been described as an "absolute thumping" and a major defeat. This is reminiscent of Boris Johnson's failed attempt to suspend Parliament in 2019. The departure of Suella Braverman, who had been warning of this scenario for months, has raised concerns within the Tory party.

Rishi Sunak Faces Criticism and Calls for Confidence Vote

Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, will address the nation today amid growing criticism and concerns within his own party. Critics on the Tory right warn that the situation feels "existential" for the party. A former Cabinet Minister has even suggested that a confidence vote in Sunak's leadership is now "very plausible".

Nuclear Options and Emergency Legislation Discussed

Hardliners within the Tory party argue that the government needs to consider drastic measures, such as reforming the Human Rights Act, in order to regain control. Calls for emergency legislation to block the influence of the Strasbourg Human Rights Court are already being made. The government is under pressure to find viable solutions.

Offshore Processing of Migrants Proposed

New Home Secretary James Cleverly, who has inherited a challenging situation, is standing firm on the idea of offshore processing of migrants. He believes that there is public support for this concept. However, the question remains as to where this processing would take place, as the option of Rwanda is no longer available.

"Plan B" in Jeopardy Without Backup Country

The Supreme Court ruling has highlighted the need for a solid backup plan. The government had only managed to secure Rwanda as a potential partner in their migration plan. Without an alternative country in place, it is unclear how the government's "Plan B" will be effective.