"Sunak's Struggle: Navigating the Tories' Divisions from Brexit to Rwanda"

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"Sunak's Struggle: Navigating the Tories' Divisions from Brexit to Rwanda"
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The Conservative Party in Britain is facing a self-inflicted crisis over a proposed deal with Rwanda to deport asylum-seekers who arrive in the country on small boats. The policy, which blends questions of immigration and parliamentary sovereignty, has caused a widening rift within the party and is reminiscent of the Brexit crisis under Theresa May. The Tories are divided over the issue, with some advocating for even more extreme measures, while others fear electoral oblivion. The courts have ruled the Rwanda scheme unlawful, but the government is attempting to circumvent objections through new legislation. The parallels with Brexit are evident, as a fringe idea has become a central issue, and the party risks being brought down by its own radical stance.

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