Kemi Badenoch faced criticism for her immigration proposal, dismissing key details as irrelevant. The Conservative leader aims to win over hard-right voters from Nigel Farage by announcing plans to remove 150,000 individuals annually from the UK without specifying their destination.

Critics caution that Badenoch’s plan to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) could jeopardize the Good Friday Agreement. She insisted on Tories agreeing to leave the ECHR to run as candidates, potentially prompting a shift towards the more moderate Liberal Democrats.

When questioned about the deportation plan, Badenoch avoided disclosing the recipients’ whereabouts, emphasizing they should return to their countries or other safe third nations. The previous Tory initiative, costing over £700 million and yielding only four volunteers, was scrapped by Labour upon taking office.

Badenoch’s proposal includes the full repeal of the Human Rights Act, exiting the ECAT, and amending modern slavery laws to expedite removals. The Conservatives plan to establish a Removals Force akin to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency.

The decision to exit the ECHR raised concerns from various quarters, with warnings that it could undermine the Good Friday Agreement. Badenoch’s stance on this matter has drawn criticism from political rivals and experts.

In response to the controversy, Badenoch emphasized that Conservative candidates must support leaving the ECHR. Labour criticized Badenoch’s leadership, highlighting the party’s alleged failure to learn from past mistakes.

While political factions clash over policy similarities, Labour advocates for national renewal through economic growth, border security, and enhancing working-class prosperity.