What's happened
Tory MPs demand action from the government to meet net migration promises as figures reach new peak
Why it matters
The failure to meet net migration pledges is a significant issue for the Conservative Party and has led to calls for immediate action from Tory MPs.
What the papers say
The Independent reports that the right-wing New Conservative group of MPs is demanding action from the Prime Minister and his Home Secretary. Politics.co.uk highlights Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg's apology for the Conservative Party's failure to deliver on its net migration pledges.
How we got here
The Office for National Statistics revealed that net migration hit a new peak of 745,000 in the year to December 2022, leading to renewed calls for action from Tory MPs.
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