Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman sent six letters to Rishi Sunak, warning him about the potential failure of his Rwanda deportation plan, according to sources. However, the Prime Minister allegedly disregarded her warnings, leading to mounting pressure on Sunak amidst the ongoing crisis in No 10. Conservative MPs are openly rebelling against Sunak after he dismissed Braverman and lost the Supreme Court Rwanda ruling in just 48 hours. The source claimed that Braverman consistently emphasized the need for a stronger approach to stop illegal immigration, but Sunak and No 10 failed to take her advice seriously.
Braverman calls for change amid growing turmoil
Suella Braverman has asserted that the Rwanda deportation policy will not be successful unless the UK opts out of human rights laws, including the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Privately, she warned the government about the high risk of losing the Supreme Court judgment and urged for a more robust Plan B. Braverman also criticized Prime Minister Sunak for lacking moral leadership and not taking a strong stance against recent pro-Palestine marches, which she believes fostered anti-Semitism and violence on the streets. She accused the police of letting down the British people and the Jewish community.
Braverman insists that Sunak must urgently change course to avoid electoral oblivion for the Conservative Party. These explosive comments come after a tumultuous week for Sunak, as his party once again faces internal divisions. Braverman's dismissal sparked mixed reactions within the Conservative Party, with some supporting her departure and others on the Right expressing frustration. Sunak's flagship Rwanda deportation scheme was then ruled against by the Supreme Court, prompting him to vow to take any necessary measures to resume deportation flights. He plans to introduce a new legal treaty with Rwanda and emergency legislation to declare the country safe.
Braverman has warned that these actions will not be successful unless Sunak heeds her advice and opts the UK out of human rights laws. She accused him of engaging in "magical thinking" and emphasized that mere tinkering will not solve the issue of illegal immigration. Downing Street is reportedly considering Braverman's approach, but some within the government have dismissed it as ineffective. Tory rebels, led by Sir Bill Cash, are prepared to push for their own amendment if Sunak refuses to adopt Braverman's approach. However, this may further divide the Conservative Party, as many MPs oppose the idea of withdrawing from international human rights obligations.
No 10 and the Tory Party are preparing for a potential clash with the House of Lords over the Rwanda Plan B. Former Cabinet minister Sir Simon Clarke suggested calling a snap election if the Lords block the plan. Overall, Sunak's handling of the Rwanda deportation scheme and the ensuing controversies have plunged the Conservative Party into further turmoil.
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