Mr Jenrick’s departure has sparked a strong response from senior Conservatives.
Mark Francois, chairman of the European Research Group, told the House of Commons that his resignation was “deeply worrying” and accused ministers of “pointedly” ducking questions about the Rwanda legislation.
Andrea Jenkyns MP, who is deputy chair of the Brexit-backing European Research Group, took to X to back the former immigration minister’s hardline stance: “Well done to @RobertJenrick for resigning. As his former PPS when he was Secretary of State I saw his strength and how he stood up to civil servants, I know what a decent man he is and how he adores his family. This may be the death knell for Sunaks leadership.”
Former Home Office minister Lord Greenhalgh said Mr Jenrick’s departure was “principled”.
“Anyone who believes that the proposed immigration bill is too weak + won’t work should resign,” he added, praising Suella Braverman for a “forensic” denunciation of the bill earlier today.
immigration bill is too weak + won’t work should resign.
