In the bustling metropolis of London, the esteemed U.K. Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, declared on Monday that the initial deportations to Rwanda could commence within the span of 10 to 12 weeks, committing to resolve the ongoing Parliamentary deadlock over a pivotal policy initiative prior to the imminent election later this year.

Sunak, in a resolute manner, conveyed his message at a press briefing, opting for direct engagement with the populace following his firm assertion last week that Parliament’s proceedings would persist until the legislation found its way through the bureaucratic maze. The Lower House is set to deliberate on the bill later today, with subsequent consideration in the Upper House.

The Prime Minister, with fervor, urged the appointed Upper House to desist from impeding the legislation that sanctions the deportation of certain asylum-seekers to Rwanda, as he endeavors to fulfill his campaign pledge to “halt the influx” of migrants entering the U.K. illicitly.

“An impasse has been reached,” Sunak proclaimed, emphasizing that private charter flights have been arranged to transport the asylum seekers.

In response to inquiries regarding the anticipated number of individuals on forthcoming flights, he opted not to divulge specifics.

“We stand prepared. Preparations are meticulously laid out, and these flights will proceed regardless of obstacles. No foreign jurisdiction will impede our flight departures,” he asserted.

The progression of the bill has been at a standstill for a duration of two months, oscillating between the two chambers of Parliament, with the Upper House proposing amendments that were subsequently rebuffed by the Lower House. While the Upper House lacks the authority to nullify the legislation outright, their endorsement is imperative for it to transition into law.

The ruling Conservative Party intends to dispatch a portion of asylum-seekers to Rwanda as a deterrent, aiming to dissuade migrants from undertaking the perilous journey across the English Channel in flimsy inflatable vessels. This strategy, pursued by three successive prime ministers over the course of the past two years, has thus far encountered hindrances in the form of judicial rulings and vocal opposition from advocates for migrants who decry it as unlawful and callous.

The existing legislation, known as the Safety of Rwanda Act, is a direct response to a ruling by the Supreme Court that obstructed deportation flights due to the government’s inability to ensure the safety of migrants relocated to Rwanda.

Following the ratification of a new treaty with Rwanda to bolster safeguards for migrants, the government introduced the new legislation designating Rwanda as a secure destination.

Alex Carlile, an independent member of the Upper House, elucidated that the proposed amendments are crafted to refine “misguided, poorly crafted, unsuitable” legislation that he deems “illegitimate within the contemporary framework of U.K. and international law.”

“In my estimation, this marks one of the most bewildering and callous days I’ve encountered in my nearly four-decade tenure in either chamber of Parliament,” he articulated to the BBC. “What Rishi Sunak is requesting of Parliament is to affirm that an untruth is indeed factual.”