Why, as a Christian MP, I’m opposing the Government’s Rwanda plan
By 
Tim Farron MP2023-12-15T13:54:00
The Rwanda bill does away with the Christian view of human rights on which our society is based. To disregard this sets a dangerous precedent for everyone, says Tim Farron MP
The Government’s controversial Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill has passed its first hurdle in Parliament but will continue to make political waves in the new year.
It is crucial to Rishi Sunak, who faces a very difficult general election at some point soon, and appears to have staked everything on “stopping the boats”. He is being pulled in opposing directions by internal Conservative factions and also has Nigel Farage – fresh from the celebrity jungle – breathing down his neck.
In Parliament there are Christians on all sides of the debate, and it is perfectly legitimate for us to come to different conclusions on what our asylum and immigration policy should look like. Indeed, in the UK, Christians take different views on all aspects of government policy.
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