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Hermer Slams Mahmood's ECHR Reform as Political Trick

9/11/2025

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Richard Hermer criticized Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's support for reforming the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), labeling it a "political trick" that won't help deport illegal migrants.
Mahmood had previously called for the UK to lead ECHR reform discussions with European nations.
A government spokesperson confirmed the UK will stay in the ECHR while seeking reform.
Home Office data indicates over 30,000 illegal arrivals in Britain this year, up from 22,440 last year.
Hermer's views highlight tensions within the Labour party over immigration policy.

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Richard Hermer criticized Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's support for reforming the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), labeling it a "political trick" that won't help deport illegal migrants.
Mahmood had previously called for the UK to lead ECHR reform discussions with European nations.
A government spokesperson confirmed the UK will stay in the ECHR while seeking reform.
Home Office data indicates over 30,000 illegal arrivals in Britain this year, up from 22,440 last year.
Hermer's views highlight tensions within the Labour party over immigration policy.