Rishi Sunak puts down rebellion for now over Rwanda plan

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak successfully quelled a right-wing rebellion within his party on Tuesday regarding legislation on deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda. The victory, although not without consequences, led to the resignation of two of his staunchest supporters. Conservative Party deputy chairmen Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith stepped down due to their dissatisfaction with the government's reluctance to strengthen the legislation. This turn of events highlights the deep divisions within Sunak's governing party regarding the crucial legislation he believes will bolster the Conservatives' popularity ahead of an upcoming election later this year.