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Johnson Calls for UK Withdrawal from Human Rights Treaty

9/26/2025

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Johnson Calls ECHR Withdrawal

Boris Johnson makes his first explicit withdrawal call from the European Convention on Human Rights.
He urges Sir Keir Starmer’s Government to withdraw from the treaty.
He backs the Rwanda scheme to tackle illegal cross-Channel migration.
Johnson claims the ECHR does not significantly impact the small boats issue.
He expresses pride in his migration record despite Nigel Farage’s post-Brexit criticisms.

Left

Jenrick Demands ECHR Pledge

Robert Jenrick demands Conservative candidates pledge support for leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) or to withdraw from the race.
His stance signals a shift toward a harder right-wing view, unlike Kemi Badenoch.
Jenrick says ECHR undermines sovereignty and backs repeal of the Equalities Act.
Moderate Conservatives urge Badenoch to rein him in; Keir Starmer considers ECHR reforms.

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Johnson Calls ECHR Withdrawal

Boris Johnson makes his first explicit withdrawal call from the European Convention on Human Rights.
He urges Sir Keir Starmer’s Government to withdraw from the treaty.
He backs the Rwanda scheme to tackle illegal cross-Channel migration.
Johnson claims the ECHR does not significantly impact the small boats issue.
He expresses pride in his migration record despite Nigel Farage’s post-Brexit criticisms.

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