Alternative Proposal

Suella Braverman, the ousted ex-Home Secretary, has criticized Rishi Sunak's plan for deportation flights to Rwanda. In an article for The Telegraph, Braverman argued that the proposed treaty with Rwanda will not address the "fundamental issues" with the scheme. Instead, she presented her own five-point proposal to get flights off the ground.

Five-Point Plan

Braverman's alternative plan B for Rwanda includes:

• Addressing the Supreme Court's concerns about the safety of Rwanda
• Legislating for flights to take off before the next general election
• Removing illegal arrivals within days rather than months
• Excluding legal challenges to detention
• Introducing the Bill before Christmas and recalling Parliament for a debate

No Chance of Stopping Boats

Braverman emphasized the need for effective immigration control and stated that the current legal framework does not provide a chance of stopping illegal migration. She urged the Prime Minister to either properly control illegal migration or explain to the British people why they must accept increasing numbers of illegal arrivals.

Transport Secretary Aims for Spring Flights

Transport Secretary Mark Harper expressed the government's ambition to have the first flights to Rwanda take off in the spring. He believes that the new treaty and changes to domestic legislation will enable this goal to be achieved.

Risks to PM's Leadership

If no flights take off before the general election, Rishi Sunak may be seen as having failed in his leadership pledge to stop the boats. The backlash from within the Tory party warns of potential consequences for Sunak's leadership.

James Cleverly's Confidence

James Cleverly, the successor to Suella Braverman as Home Secretary, remains confident that a fresh treaty with Rwanda will be completed within days. He is determined to get the flights off the ground before the next election, despite the Supreme Court's criticism of the plan.

Concerns About Ratification

There are concerns that even if the treaty is ratified by MPs, it may face further delays in the House of Lords and the courts. This could hinder the government's plans to have flights to Rwanda by the spring.

Former Supreme Court Justice Lord Sumption called the decision to pursue a second attempt "constitutionally extraordinary." It remains to be seen how the government will navigate this challenge.

Overall, the future of Rishi Sunak's leadership is uncertain as his Rwanda deportation scheme faces criticism and potential setbacks.