What are the Tories trying to achieve by offshoring asylum seekers?

Analysis: Tories keen to shore up support with tough immigration policy but there are concerns about the detail

When Boris Johnson's position was at its most precarious two months ago, he had to convince Conservative MPs sticking by his side was worth it.

A plan was devised - dubbed Operation Red Meat" - to give those losing faith in his administration some belief that there was a higher purpose than just defending their leader through scandal after scandal.