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Proposed ‘removals force’ will be tasked with deporting 150,000 people a year in bid to tackle illegal immigration

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Kemi Badenoch claimed the Conservatives were ‘the only party with a credible plan to deliver both a stronger economy and stronger borders’.

Critics say the move would strip UK citizens of fundamental human rights protections.

Leader says move is is necessary ‘to protect our borders, our veterans and our citizens’

Shadow attorney general Baron Wolfson of Tredegar KC tells Tory leader ECHR restricts Government policy but warns withdrawal is not a ‘panacea’.

The declaration was made ahead of the party’s upcoming conference in Manchester

Leaving the ECHR could mean higher food prices and an even bigger blow to trade. The Tories’ new proposals will end the party for good, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Move to come if Conservatives win next election and is calculated to head off growing support for Reform UK

PM will stop migrants having automatic rights to bring family members to Britain as he ramps up bid to counter threat from Reform over immigration

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The prime minister has staked his reputation on recognising that our relationship with the European Convention on Human Rights isn’t working. His unassailable record as a defender of those rights must be brought to full force to save our immigration system from itself