Conservative backbenchers are plotting a rebellion against the Prime Minister's Criminal Justice Bill, which has been branded 'completely unacceptable'.
Rishi Sunak is facing a revolt by Tory MPs over plans to criminalise homelessness - with a Government minister today refusing to publicly back proposed new laws.
But the plans, initially drawn up by former home secretary Suella Braverman, have infuriated many on the Tory benches in the House of Commons. According to The Times, more than 40 Conservative MPs - including most of the One Nation group of moderate Tories - have made if clear they will vote against the Bill.
'I'll be interested to see the legislation as it goes through. And what the what the Prime Minister has planned.' 'About 700,000 more affordable homes than there were in 2010. So significant progress we have made in terms of these kind of issues. Senior Tory backbencher Bob Blackman is leading a campaign to introduce amendments to the Bill that would remove the new police powers
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