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Unelected peers are today set to continue their battle with the House of Commons over the Rwanda migrant plan.
The House of Lords will again debate the Prime Minister's flagship Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill this afternoon.
The latest stage of parliamentary 'ping pong' over the legislation comes as Rishi Sunak faces increasing pressure over his pledge to 'stop the boats'.
The Government successfully overturned six Lords' amendments last night as MPs returned the Bill to its original form.
But peers could yet prolong the wrangle over the legislation, which declares Rwanda a safe destination to send asylum seekers, by seeking further changes tonight.
An analysis of Home Office data found more than 75,000 migrants have crossed the Channel to Britain since ministers first announced the Rwanda plan two years ago.
No asylum seekers have yet been sent to the east African country after the multi-million pound scheme got bogged down in legal challenges.
The House of Lords will again debate the Prime Minister's flagship Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill this afternoon
People sit onboard an inflatable boat before attempting to cross the Channel to reach Britain, off the coast of Sangatte, northern France
