UK immigration minister resigns over 'strong disagreements' on Rwanda policy
"It is with great sadness that I have written to the prime minister to tender my resignation as minister for Immigration," Jenrick wrote in a post on X after questioning in the house of Commons, where he was not present.
"I cannot continue in my position when I have such strong disagreements with the direction of the government's policy on immigration," he was quoted as saying.
Small boat crossings over the english Channel, according to Jenrick, were causing "untold damage" to the country, and the government needed to prioritize "national interests over highly contested interpretations of international law."
"I have therefore consistently advocated for a clear piece of legislation that severely limits the opportunities for domestic and foreign courts to block or undermine the effectiveness of the policy," he stated in his resignation letter to Sunak on Wednesday.