A Closer Look Into Rishi's Rwanda Bill By Miss M. BrownThe Roots
The bill originated under Boris Johnson in a bid to reduce net migration. Illegal migration has been a thorn in Tories’ side in recent years, and so deportation of illegal migrants to Rwanda has hence become Rishi Sunak’s top priority as Prime Minister. What is Illegal Migration? Illegal migration essentially means ‘irregular’ migration, or migration by ‘irregular’ means. In essence, it means arriving in the UK without a visa. But this is not a straightforward issue. Many people are forced to flee their homes due to conflict, poverty, or persecution to countries like the UK, often in overcrowded inflatable dinghies. By deporting these migrants to Rwanda, Sunak hopes to deter future migrants from crossing the English channel and therefore ‘stop the boats’ altogether. A highly impassioned speech by British MP and Afghan veteran Tom Tugendhat on the Afghanistan crisis. Very useful as example of representation (Veterans groups) He is also involved in important Committee work. His speech won applause - something not customary or indeed usually allowed in Westminster.
 The House of Commons has a new Speaker - SIR LYNDSAY HOYLE. He takes over from John Bercow who was a much respected but controversial Speaker. Sir Lyndsay has been Deputy Speaker for many years and brings lots of experience to a job which needs it more than ever.
 'Sit up Man!' The leader of the House, Jacob Rees Mogg told off for sprawling across the Commons benches
 Today, the Conservative MP Phillip Lee 'Crossed the Floor' a dramatic and theatrical demonstration of a change of loyalty. In his case he moved to become a Liberal Democrat. Crossing the Floor means that you literally change parties and 'cross the floor' of the House of Commons to demonstrate this. It is reasonably rare but in times of political crises such as at present it is another sign of the heightened stakes and tensions at Westminster.
It is also doubly significant because it removes the Governments working majority. |
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