Failed asylum seekers are offered £3,000 to move to the East African country under a voluntary scheme to clear the backlog.
A Downing Street source said: “The choice is flights off with us, flights grounded and an amnesty for illegal migrants under Labour.
“But the important thing is what people vote for in this election. If they want an amnesty to let illegal migrants in, that’s what Labour are offering, but if they want to stop the boats they should vote Conservative.”
Asked whether Mr Sunak would be demanding £1,000 from Mr Morgan, the source said: “We’re going to get the flights going. This is a serious issue about the security of our country.”
Labour to scrap Rwanda plan
Labour has pledged to scrap the plan if it wins power, raising questions over whether anyone will ever be sent.
The scheme, which has already cost around £310million, will be a key dividing line between the two main parties over the six-week election campaign.
Yvette Cooper, the shadow home secretary, added: “He doesn’t believe this plan will work, and that’s why he called the election now in the desperate hope that he won’t be found out.”
The bet was made during a Talk TV interview with Mr Morgan in February.
Mr Sunak appeared to accept the bet by shaking hands with the broadcaster, telling him: “I want to get the people on the planes. I am working incredibly hard to get people on the planes.”
Mr Morgan replied: “I do not think it’s going to work for you. That’s my grim prediction.”
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