Tory rebels to delay decision on Rwanda revolt until last hours

TORY rebels will decide whether or not to oppose the Government's flagship Rwanda plan just hours before the final vote.

- Sam Lister

More than 50 MPS have now backed a series of changes to toughen up the planned new laws ahead of the legislation's return to the Commons next week.

A senior source said they are prepared to torpedo the plans if Rishi Sunak refuses to make concessions.

They dismissed claims the Prime Minister will call a general election if the key legislation is defeated, insisting the row is about a difference of opinion over how to implement the plans rather than a fundamental split over policy.

The rebels will continue to "negotiate" with the Prime Minister before taking a "collective" decision in the hours before the crunch vote, it was said.