UK will leave ECHR if Tories win election, Badenoch says

Political opinion with Cllr Duncan Crow: Leaving the ECHR becomes Conservative policy

I view it as important that mainstream political parties address sensitive subjects such as immigration and asylum. If we do not address the genuine concerns that many people have, we leave the door open for extremists to fill a vacuum. Disgracefully, we’ve also seen the demonisation of some groups within our communities, that fuels hate and violence towards them.

Kemi Badenoch's Plan To Leave ECHR Torn Apart With 1 Rather Obvious Point

A Labour source mocked the Tory leader's "keen analytical mind".

Kemi Badenoch rages against the dying of the right

“See you at the funeral!” That’s the message zipping across Tory WhatsApp ahead of Conservative Party Conference, as MPs, councillors, advisers and members prepare to descend on Manchester. Although that’s not entirely accurate – many are choosing to give it a miss entirely, as are the businesses, lobby groups and charities for whom Tory conference is usually a cornerstone of the autumn calendar. Despite the insistence from the conference’s chai…

What is ECHR as Tories threaten to leave if they win election - The Mirror

The Tory leader announced she would withdraw the UK from the international treaty if it won the next election, prompting a furious response from human rights group.

Kemi Badenoch says Tories will quit ECHR if they win next election

The treaty, founded in the wake of the Second World War and driven by Sir Winston Churchill, has become a contentious issue as concerns rise about immigration.

Kemi Badenoch formally confirms plan to leave ECHR as Britain is at 'breaking point'

Kemi Badenoch has committed to withdrawing the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights if the Conservatives win the next General Election