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Will UK leave ECHR?

Rishi Sunak reportedly open to withdrawing from human rights treaty

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Joshua Rozenberg
Feb 05, 2023
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Rishi Sunak is prepared to take Britain out of the European convention on human rights after being warned that 65,000 illegal migrants are expected to come to the country this year, the Sunday Times reports this morning. How likely is that?

Rishi Sunak answering questions with Suella Braverman on the front bench ©UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor

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