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Tories deny copying Farage with European Convention on Human Rights plan

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The Independent UK

Badenoch insists she can turn Tory fortunes around on eve of conference

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

Evening Standard

Tories deny mimicking Farage with plan to quit ECHR criticised by rights groups

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

The Independent UK

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Conservatives would take UK out of ECHR, Badenoch confirms

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

The Guardian - UK

Conservatives to take UK out of ECHR if it wins election, Badenoch announces

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

Evening Standard

Conservatives to take UK out of European Convention of Human Rights if it wins election

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

The Independent UK

If you liked Brexit, you’re going to love what the Conservatives want next

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

The Guardian - UK

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Kemi Badenoch expected to announce plan to leave ECHR

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

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer in asylum crackdown as he vows to end ‘golden ticket’ for migrants

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 UK

Only Keir Starmer KC can fix Britain’s broken migration laws

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

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Starmer is Reform-lite’: Readers voice fears over human rights law review

YOUR VIEWS: The Prime Minister has announced a review of ECHR in a major U-turn, with readers warning that Starmer “trying to talk tough” could undermine protections for asylum seekers

The Independent UK

Starmer to rethink human rights law to tackle ‘Farage boats’

Prime minister blames Brexit for surge in numbers of small boat crossings but defends UK’s membership of ECHR

The Guardian - UK

Starmer to curb asylum seekers using human rights to avoid deportation

Prime minister announces review of ECHR in a major U-turn

The Independent UK

Badenoch expected to back ditching human rights convention after review

Exclusive: The Independent has seen draft conclusions for Lord Wolfson’s report to the Tory leader giving the basis for leaving the European Convention on Human Rights

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage’s deportation plan would break up the NHS

Letters: The Reform UK leader’s threat to abolish indefinite leave to remain would be devastating for the health service, writes Danny McCloskey. Plus letters from Ian K Watson, Jan Syska and Derek Robinson

The Guardian - UK

Tory candidates must pledge support for leaving ECHR or stand down, says Jenrick

Shadow justice secretary demands prospective MPs sign contract saying they stand for ‘Conservative values’ UK politics – latest updates

The Independent UK

Voices: How one young Eritrean may have driven a small boat through Starmer’s ‘one in, one out’ policy

COMMENT: His legal appeal against being deported could sink the government’s flagship immigration initiative, writes Mary Dejevsky. He has a right to know why he’s been chosen to be returned to France – and so do the rest of us

The Guardian - UK

What the court decision to block deportation means for Labour’s ‘one in, one out’ deal with France

The ruling by a judge to halt the removal of a 25-year-old Eritrean has cast doubt on the future of the programme

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International Business Times UK

'One‑In, One‑Out' Policy Dead‑Ended: Starmer's Migrant Pact Struck Down by Judges

Judges halt UK-France migrant pact as Eritrean wins injunction over destitution fears. Channel arrivals up 38%; Tories call the policy a 'shambles'.

The Guardian - UK

The ECHR is flawed, but be warned: it would be unwise to entrust human rights to an ‘elective dictatorship’

Brexit removed many checks and balances from the UK government. That’s why leaving the European convention on human rights would be a huge risk, says constitutional expert Vernon Bogdanor

Evening Standard

Reform could rewrite Good Friday Agreement without nationalist consent – Tice

Richard Tice made his comments following an event hosted by the Prosperity Institute discussing a plan to leave the ECHR.

The Independent UK

Attorney general trashes calls from Nigel Farage to leave the ECHR

Attorney general Richard Hermer said Britain would be left in ‘splendid isolation’ with Russia and Belarus if it left the ECHR

Evening Standard

New Troubles legacy framework ‘effectively there’, says Harris

Tanaiste Simon Harris said an agreement on legacy issues relating to the Troubles was close to being agreed.

Evening Standard

Adapting gender ruling into practical steps difficult for firms – watchdog chair

Chairwoman of the EHRC, Baroness Falkner, emphasised firms should take their own advice as well as adhering to the code.

The Guardian - UK

UK exit from ECHR ‘would remove foundations of Good Friday agreement’

Peace deal cannot be ‘negotiated away’ by British political figures who want to quit ECHR, says Irish deputy PM

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