MPs must take control from courts - Kemi

LABOUR will be challenged this week to take some of the toughest measures yet to stop people coming to the UK illegally.

- By David Williamson

It will be urged to legislate so the Human Rights Act will not apply when it comes to immigration. The move is intended to make it easier to kick foreign criminals out of the UK.

Labour has been warned if it fails to back the measure “it will be clear they are not serious about protecting our borders”.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said: “Our ability to manage immigration is hindered by extremely distorted interpretations of international laws.

“That’s why Conservatives are putting amendments in Labour’s Borders Bill that will disapply the Human Rights Act from immigration matters.

“It’s critical to shift immigration powers from the courts to Parliament and elected ministers, enabling more effective control over our borders.”