Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative party leader, expressed that implementing travel bans like those initiated by Donald Trump could be feasible for the UK, emphasizing the importance of parliamentary control over immigration policies. While she acknowledged not having seen the specific list of countries Trump targeted, she hinted at potential scenarios where travel bans could be justified. Badenoch's remarks occurred amid declining party popularity and a significant loss in a recent byelection. Additionally, she announced plans to explore the possibility of the UK leaving the European Convention on Human Rights.
Badenoch suggested that travel bans like Trump's could be viable in the UK, emphasizing the need for parliamentary control over immigration and travel policies.
She stated that while she hasn’t seen Trump’s list of banned countries, she believes Parliament should decide who enters the UK, indicating support for potential travel bans.
Criticizing her party's recent byelection performance, Badenoch acknowledged that the Tories are struggling against parties like Reform UK and emphasized that her focus is on domestic issues.
Badenoch announced the launch of a legal process to explore whether the Conservatives should consider leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, signaling a significant policy shift.
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