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UK Parliament Rejects Farage's Human Rights Withdrawal Bill

11/2/2025

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The UK Parliament defeated Nigel Farage's bill to withdraw the United Kingdom from the European Convention on Human Rights by 154 votes to 90.
The Social Democratic and Labour Party welcomed the outcome and warned against complacency despite unwhipped votes in favor.
The debate signaled a shift in British politics as human rights skepticism grows.
The Labour Party's weak response, with 63 MPs voting against the bill, revealed divisions.

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Story summary

The UK Parliament defeated Nigel Farage's bill to withdraw the United Kingdom from the European Convention on Human Rights by 154 votes to 90.
The Social Democratic and Labour Party welcomed the outcome and warned against complacency despite unwhipped votes in favor.
The debate signaled a shift in British politics as human rights skepticism grows.
The Labour Party's weak response, with 63 MPs voting against the bill, revealed divisions.