Weakened PM survives asylum law rebellion

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Rebel MPs are angry over what they see as Rishi Sunak's disregard for their concerns - something that could come back to haunt the Prime Minister as he tries to unite his party before the election. Photo: Reuters

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defeated a Conservative rebellion over his plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, winning a costly victory that weakens his authority and deepens divisions in his party.

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