Posted 4/4/2024, 11:03:04 AM
Sunak Vows to Leave European Human Rights Court if Needed to Curb Channel Migrations
- Tory MPs cheered Sunak's pledge to leave European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) if needed to stop Channel migrant crossings
- Sunak said border security & controlling migration more important than membership in any foreign court
- Vow welcomed by some Tory MPs; others concerned Sunak threatening rule of law
- Sunak faces pressure to address surge in Channel crossings; over 5,000 already this year
- Sunak hopes to pass Rwanda deportation bill soon; remains tight-lipped on details like which airline would conduct flights