Stephen Bush It appealed strongly to one voter, but crucially he is now in Rwanda

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Interesting ConHome question not on whether members support the Rwanda plan - but on its deterrent impact and its electoral value

Not sure the PM has met the terms of the ill-judged bet ('get anybody on *those planes*) but it would be £1000 from Morgan ***to a refugee charity** if/when he does

Shocked & heart broken re Andrew Stunell. Indefatigable titan of a campaigner. First political spark Ugandan Asians, last Rwanda. Rare Minister who increased council housing. Loved his avuncular teasing always! Aged 80 camped to volunteer S&F by-election. Total legend.

Andrew Marr floats the idea of Labour keeping the Rwanda scheme going while it tries to negotiate returns.

This would be extremely bad politics, as well as in practice & principle, as this would be very toxic in Scotland & with other Labour voters too
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Intrigued by the voter - liberal, authoritarian, anyone - who 'we gave someone three grand to go to Rwanda - the scheme is working!' is meant to appeal to: ft.com/content/2358fc…

Shadow Home Secretary repeating that Labour will scrap Rwanda (emphasising they will do something else with the £)