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MPs and peers are gearing up for a final showdown on the Rwanda Bill today after months of bitter wrangling.
Government sources are hopeful of forcing the legislation through tonight amid signs peers could finally bow to the elected House.
The Commons is expected to reject the latest round of changes and send the Bill back to peers this afternoon. Potentially that could spark a round of late-night 'ping pong', where the law bounces between the two chambers.
However, it is not clear how much appetite there will be in the Upper House to continue the confrontation, with Labour having made clear it will not seek to block the measures outright.
Even if the legislation makes the statute book there is likely to be a delay before the first deportation flights take off. Rishi Sunak dodged this morning on whether the RAF would be used to transport migrants to the African country, following rumours that the Home Office is struggling to find a private airline.
The House of Lords maintained its stand-off with MPs over the Rwanda Bill as it inflicted a fresh defeat on the Government yesterday
The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Migration) Bill is a key part of Mr Sunak's pledge to 'stop the boats' crossing the Channel (picture from this week)
Rishi Sunak dodged this morning on whether the RAF would be used to transport migrants to the African country, following rumours that the Home Office is struggling to find a private airline
The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Migration) Bill is a key part of Mr Sunak's pledge to 'stop the boats'.
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