Rishi Sunak facing potential rebellion over Rwanda deportation for Afghan allies [Video]

Rishi Sunak is bracing for a rebellion over plans to exempt Afghan heroes who have supported UK troops from being deported to Rwanda.

The House of Lords backed an amendment to the prime minister’s flagship small boats bill which would prevent deportation of anyone who supported British armed forces in an “exposed or meaningful manner” to the east African country.

It comes after extensive reporting by The Independent on the plight of Afghan heroes who helped the British but were left behind after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

And, as the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill this weekreturns to the House of Commons, MPs are set to vote on whether to strip out amendments made by …