The Guardian view on migration bill changes: a dirty deal | Editorial

Rishi Sunak has put party interest above the rule of law in agreeing amendments to his showpiece legislationIn two weeks’ time, the Conservative party faces the prospect of heavy local election losses in England. If they are severe enough, the losses could shatter the fragile faith that Rishi Sunak has managed to instil among his MPs that he is their best bet for survival. Talk of Boris Johnson’s return, stilled for the past month, would rekindle. Mr Sunak and his advisers are deeply