Britain's contentious plan to send some migrants to Rwanda hits a hurdle in Parliament
LONDON (AP) — A law that will enable Britain to send some asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda suffered a setback on Wednesday after Parliament’s upper chamber pressed its attempt to amend the contentious legislation.
The House of Lords inserted amendments into the Safety of Rwanda Bill, sending it back to the lower House of Commons in a process known as parliamentary ping-pong.
The government had hoped members of the Lords would stop blocking the bill on Wednesday, relenting to the parliamentary rule that the unelected Lords ultimately can’t overrule the elected Commons. The Lords’ resistance underlines the strength of opposition in the upper house, where the governing Conservative Party does not have a majority.
The bill is still overwhelmingly likely to become law, but the latest move delays its passage, likely until next week.
Related articles
Company wins court ruling to continue development of Michigan factory serving EV industry
GREEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A judge has ordered a Michigan community to stop blocking efforts to br2024-05-21F1: Chinese GP practice halted by trackside fire
Aston Martin's Lance Stroll set the quickest time in the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix's fi2024-05-21- Fallen Hollywood star Kevin Spacey once declared his love for girlfriend Dianne Dreyer from the stag2024-05-21
Guangdong avenge Shandong, seal 6th straight win
The Guangdong Southern Tigers sailed past the Shandong Heroes 127-101 for their sixth consecutive vi2024-05-21Jessica Biel CHOPS her long locks into a bob after book signing in Studio City
Jessica Biel unveiled a dramatic hair transformation - from chest-length locks to a short bob - on S2024-05-21'Animal hoarders' are caught with dozens of live and dead pets inside hotel room
A Las Vegas couple are facing animal abuse charges after dozens of live and dead animals were found2024-05-21
atest comment