Tory fury as civil servants threaten unprecedented strike over Rwanda policy

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SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE: £1 FOR 3 MONTHS May, 2023 View in browser Tory fury as civil servants threaten unprecedented strike over Rwanda policy Adam Forrest, Lizzie Dearden   Civil servants are on a collision course with Conservative MPs after threatening to strike over the government's Rwanda plan and small boats bill.   The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union, representing workers at the Home Office and Border Force, said demoralised staff fear being forced to break the law and could "explore" industrial action.   But senior Tories said a threat to walk out over the key parts of the government's asylum policy was "appalling" and "unacceptable".   Read more OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE >   Home Office staff could strike if forced to implement 'unlawful' Rwanda asylum plan > What happens if the government doesn't hand over Boris Johnson's WhatsApps? > A tennis court, walled gardens and a moat: Inside Brightwell Manor, Boris and Carrie Johnson's new home Enjoying this newsletter? Unlock unlimited, ad-free reading on the website and in The Independent app when you subscribe – plus, benefit from our welcome offer when you join today. We noticed that you might not be registered By registering, you will enjoy limited access to Independent Premium articles, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists REGISTER FOR FREE OTHER NEWSLETTERS YOU MIGHT LIKE Climate News Every Friday, 12pm (UK time) Written by Louise Boyle Join now The View from Westminster  Every weekday, 6pm (UK time) Written by John Rentoul Join now The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.