Rwanda. Another attempt to transport asylum seekers is likely despite Boris Johnson's pledge to 'not make major decisions'

A further attempt to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is likely in the coming weeks despite Boris Johnson's promise not to take any 'major' decisions.

Spokesperson of the outgoing Prime Minister said that this decision would fall under the "current regulations". political” – which is allowed, despite his resignation and his “provisional” status. Independent: "It is."

"Operation preparations for future flights have begun," he said, after the European Court of Human Rights the man thwarted the government's first attempt to begin evictions.

"The convention does not preclude or preclude the government from seeking to continue existing policy and this would include defending cases before the courts. courts."

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After Mr Johnson faces Tory demands to leave immediate No 10 Unfortunately, he appeared to have his wings clipped by his new cabinet, which some members only joined on "conditions".

Downing Street said he had "made it clear that the government will not would not seek to implement new policies or make major changes in direction", during the first cabinet meeting.

Plans for a big economy speech on Monday - to announce cuts tax bills - were dropped, as were plans to bring back regular Downing Street press conferences.

But the spokesman reserved the need to "react to emerging issues", when asked about the volatile economic situation and the threat of supply shocks or rising energy prices.

But he warned: “We have significant support already in place for global pressures on the cost of living that we are seeing, including measures that have not yet been introduced.

Ministers have condemned the ECHR for stopping the first flight to Rwanda last month, insisting they have the legal powers they need to deport asylum seekers.< /p>

But they acknowledged that a full High Court judicial review later this month could thwart the policy - after the government refused to pass new legislation to allow it.

The biggest decision in the two weeks before MPs leave Westminster for their summer vacation is likely to be over public sector pay - where recommendations from independent watchdogs are under consideration .

The Tear-Up Bill Northern Ireland Protocol, in breach of international law, legal experts say, will continue its progress in the Commons next week.

The bill-holder The floor also confirmed that Mr Johnson had rejected appeals, including from John Major, to step down to allow his deputy Dominic Raab to be the c ataker.

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"The Prime Minister is acting in accordance with convention," he said. "He remains Prime Minister until a new party leader is in place and the work of government will continue during this time."

Further ministerial appointments will be made on Friday and are expected "widely “fill all of about 20 posts left vacant by the mass exodus of ministers this week.