'It's clearer... we'll need to leave ECHR'

KEMI Badenoch has vowed to learn from years of Brexit battles and make solid plans to leave the European Convention on Human Rights.

- By Michael Knowles Home Affairs Editor

In a major speech today, the Tory leader will say: “I am increasingly of the view that we will need to leave the ECHR to regain control of Britain’s borders.”

But she will insist Britain must have a credible plan and is set to confirm a review into how human rights laws are thwarting attempts to deport foreign criminals.

The probe, led by Shadow Attorney General Lord Wolfson, will also examine whether laws protect veterans from “vexatious” legal claims, and if they put British citizens first.

Reform UK, who have surged past the Tories in the polls, have vowed to leave the ECHR and drastically cut legal migration.

Mrs Badenoch will say: “One area where things really need to change is on immigration. Since last year, my party has been taking a new approach on immigration.

“A strict numerical cap. Zero tolerance on foreign offenders. A deportation Bill to remove those who should not be here.

“And the more we build our policy programme, the clearer it seems that to achieve our objectives we will need to

'British democracy means Parliament make the rules. Not courts in Strasbourg'

leave the ECHR in its current form.