PM likely to abandon promises on immigration, greenbelt protection and charging patients for missing GP appointments

Rishi Sunak is set to ditch his flagship Conservative leadership campaign pledges, as No 10 admitted there would be a review to assess whether they were still “deliverable” as a result of the worsening economic backdrop.

It means Sunak is likely to abandon key promises on immigration in a week when both the prime minister and the home secretary have come under criticism for dangerous overcrowding at an immigration centre.

Ending the use of hotels to house asylum seekers by delivering thousands of new beds.

Setting a target that 80% of claims are resolved within six months of being lodged.

Using cruise ships to house asylum seekers while their claims are processed.

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