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Conservatives Push Controversial Deportation Plan Amid Low Support

10/6/2025

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The Conservative Party's 'BORDERS' plan aims to deport illegal migrants within a week, repeal the Human Rights Act, end the Immigration Tribunal, and sign return agreements.
Lord Wolfson argues European Convention on Human Rights membership limits UK immigration control and complicates enforcement.
Public support for the Conservatives remains low (15% on immigration), while Reform UK's migration strategy leads in polls.

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Story summary

The Conservative Party's 'BORDERS' plan aims to deport illegal migrants within a week, repeal the Human Rights Act, end the Immigration Tribunal, and sign return agreements.
Lord Wolfson argues European Convention on Human Rights membership limits UK immigration control and complicates enforcement.
Public support for the Conservatives remains low (15% on immigration), while Reform UK's migration strategy leads in polls.