The Rwanda deportation plan stalemate is just one of the tricky issues sat in the prime minister's in-tray.
Nick Fletcher's extraordinary comments could see him disciplined by his party.
The Red Wall MP is known for his rather outspoken approach.
The Conservatives appoint the "inimitable" politician to the role vacated in January by fellow "Red Wall" MP.
The new Reform MP voted for a bill condemning those who switch sides.