Key Points:
Ten changes proposed by Peers to the government's Rwanda deportation plan were rejected by MPs.
Legislation set to return to the second chamber for further discussion.
Home Office minister defends Rwanda as a safe country for asylum seekers and refugees.
Labour MP apologizes for outburst following a controversial incident in the Commons.
Last night, MPs rejected ten changes put forward by Peers to the government's controversial Rwanda deportation plan. The amendments, described as attempts to "wreck" the legislation, were overturned as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak expressed hopes of proceeding with deportations to Rwanda this Spring.
The legislation will now go back to the second chamber for further deliberation, where Peers will have the opportunity to decide whether additional changes should be made. Among the amendments turned down were efforts to ensure that the bill aligns with both domestic and international law, as well as the inclusion of safeguards to declare Rwanda as a safe destination for deportees.
Home Office minister Michael Tomlinson defended Rwanda's track record, highlighting the country's history of successfully integrating asylum seekers and refugees. He cited government-published evidence supporting Rwanda's status as a safe haven for those seeking protection.
In a heated moment, Labour MP Clive Lewis issued an apology to his colleagues and Commons staff for an "outburst" that occurred following a controversial incident involving a fellow MP. This incident reportedly involved a member of parliament directing inappropriate language at a doorkeeper during a voting session.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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