The UK’s Conservative government is facing turmoil as the immigration minister, Robert Jenrick, has resigned over disagreements with the government’s immigration policy.
The resignation stems from a proposed emergency legislation regarding sending migrants to Rwanda, which has sparked internal divisions within the Conservative party.
Jenrick’s departure followed tensions surrounding a treaty with Rwanda and the government’s approach to immigration.
Hardline members of the party are pressuring Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to take a tougher stance on immigration and to potentially withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights.
Former interior minister, Suella Braverman, has been vocal in demanding stricter measures to tackle illegal immigration and has issued ultimatums to the Prime Minister. This has raised concerns about the party’s electoral prospects and potential leadership challenges.
The government’s immigration policy has faced legal challenges, particularly concerning deportation flights to Rwanda, leading to a standstill in the handling of migration issues. The situation has drawn criticism from opposition parties, with Labour’s home affairs spokeswoman describing the government as being in “total chaos” and lacking leadership.
