UK will leave ECHR if Tories win election, Badenoch says

In a statement, Conservative leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch has said that the UK will leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) if the Tories win the next election. This proposal is part of the party's efforts to change the country's immigration policy. The ECHR, which is separate from the European Union, has been a source of contention in the UK, with some arguing that it has hindered the government's ability to deport certain individuals. Badenoch's comments suggest that the Tories are willing to take drastic measures to address this issue, even if it means withdrawing from the ECHR. The announcement has sparked concerns among human rights activists and legal experts, who argue that leaving the ECHR could have significant consequences for the protection of fundamental rights in the UK. However, Badenoch and other Tory supporters believe that the move is necessary to regain control over the country's borders and immigration system.