UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has faced a battle within his own party over his controversial flagship Rwanda bill.

The legislation comfortably passed its first Commons hurdle with a majority of 44- but the bill is expected to face further opposition in the new year.

No Tory MPs voted against the bill, but some critics on the right of the party rebelled by abstaining.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains further.

LISTEN ABOVE

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has faced a battle within his own party over his controversial flagship Rwanda bill.
The legislation comfortably passed its first Commons hurdle with a majority of 44- but the bill is expected to face further opposition in the new year.
No Tory MPs voted against the bill, but some critics on the right of the party rebelled by abstaining.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey explains further.
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.