When No. 10 first planned the illegal migration bill – to stop those who enter the UK illegally from claiming asylum – the hope was that it would act as a unifying force within the Tory party. In a sign that the strategy is bearing fruit, the legislation has passed its second reading late this evening, with a majority of 62, with 312 ayes to 250 noes.
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