Jenrick’s ECHR Exit Plan Leaves Only a Cigarette Paper Between Him and Farage! Are the Conservatives Finally Ready to Tackle the UK’s Immigration Crisis Head-On?

Updated:Oct 12, 2024

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As the Conservative Party’s leadership race narrows to two candidates, the stakes couldn’t be higher.Robert JenrickRobert Jenrick, often hailed as a working-class hero from the West Midlands, leads the charge with a 100% firm commitment on completely leaving theEuropean Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Trailing close behind isOlukemi Olufunto Adegoke BadenochOlukemi Olufunto Adegoke Badenoch, who proposes reforming theECHRECHRfrom within. With the members’ vote on the horizon, the question isn’t just about who wins; it’s about what direction the party—and ultimately the country—will take on the critical issue of immigration.

Let’s establish this unequivocally:Robert Jenrick’sRobert Jenrick’sproposal to exit theECHRECHRis the only way to legally address the uncontrolled immigration crisis plaguing the UK. Unlike Badenoch’s “remain and reform” stance, which he rightly dismissed as a “pure and utter fantasy,” Jenrick’s approach acknowledges a harsh reality. Reform is completely impossible when it requires consensus from 46 member states, ranging from Andorra to Iceland. It’s a total logistical dead end. So the choice is a simple binary one—remain in a system that has failed to control immigration, or leave it entirely.

Now, let’s imagine Jenrick secures the leadership. If this victory, is backed by a clear large mandate from Conservative members, this would set a firm precedent. It would force party MPs to totally align or risk being perceived as completely detached from both their constituents and party supporters. If the Conservative Party officially adopts this policy without a referendum, it would signal a clear and decisive path forward—one that allows the UK to totally regain full control of its borders, deport illegal migrants and even more importantly criminals, and fast-track immigration processes, free from the legal entanglements of theECHRECHRthe UK human Rights Act and EU interference.

Here lies the crux of the matter: if the Conservatives, under Jenrick’s leadership, push for anECHRECHRexit, they will find themselves in alignment with other right-leaning parties and figures, including Nigel Farage’s Reform UK and William Clouston’s SDP. Even Tommy Robinson, controversial as he may be, has echoed similar sentiments. This is significant. For the first time, these parties would share not just a policy but a unified stance on the immigration crisis—one that insists leaving theECHRECHRis the only solution.

But there’s a potential risk here. We must recall the recent general election, where a fractured right-wing vote ultimately handed Labour the victory. Parties like Reform and prominent activists encouraged protest votes or spoiled ballots, punishing the Conservatives for perceived inaction on immigration. The result? A Labour government with policies that further exacerbate immigration issues. The priority must shift. We cannot afford a repeat of this tactical failure. If Jenrick adopts theECHRECHRexit policy—a policy that his right-leaning counterparts endorse—it would be counterproductive and self-sabotaging for these factions to continue their previous strategy of division.

The path forward should be one of unity. The shared goal among right-leaning parties is crystal clear: control immigration by leaving theECHRECHR. Labour’s refusal to entertain such a proposal has led to significant damage, and allowing them another term to double down on their open-border policies is not an option. For all factions committed to addressing the immigration crisis, now is the time to rally behind the Conservatives—not out of unbridled support, but as a strategic move to ensure Labour doesn’t remain in power.

Should Jenrick secure the leadership and energize the party’s core supporters with his mandate, it could be enough to consolidate Conservative votes—though perhaps not enough to win outright if Reform once again divides the electorate. However, this division would not only deny the Conservatives a victory; it would prevent Reform from gaining traction as well. The only outcome would be a Labour win, which none of these parties want.

Given this reality, there is a bitter but necessary truth that right-leaning voters must accept: if Robert Jenrick wins the leadership and delivers on his promise to prioritize anECHRECHRexit in the new Conservative manifesto, then the only viable option for those genuinely committed to solving the immigration crisis is to temporarily unite behind the Conservatives. If you oppose unchecked immigration, if you believe leaving theECHRECHRis the solution, then voting Conservative—despite past grievances—is a pragmatic and necessary choice. Anything else risks giving Labour another term, during which they will further weaken border controls and increase mass immigration to bolster their own voter base.

At this critical juncture, those on the right must ask themselves: is it more important to punish the Conservatives for their past shortcomings, or to solve the immigration crisis once and for all? The answer should be clear. It is time for unity, not division. This isn’t about blind loyalty; it’s about achieving the shared objective that all right-leaning parties agree upon.

However, it seems some of these parties remain reluctant to makeECHRECHRdeparture their central talking point, perhaps out of fear that if Jenrick wins, they risk becoming irrelevant in a first-past-the-post system where the Conservatives could then dominate the narrative. But it is precisely this reluctance that threatens their relevance more than anything else. If they fail to unite and continue splitting the vote, Labour wins by default—yet again.

In conclusion, should Robert Jenrick win, the message is simple: rally behind this policy and take the necessary steps to leave theECHRECHR. A temporary vote for the Conservatives is not an endorsement of the past but a commitment to a future solution. The stakes are too high for anything else.

ACCESS TO THE LAW: Understanding the ECHR and Its Impact on UK Immigration.ACCESS TO THE LAW: Understanding the ECHR and Its Impact on UK Immigration.

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The European Convention on Human Rights(ECHR)(ECHR)has long been a contentious legal framework in the UK, especially regarding immigration. The convention, established by the Council of Europe, binds its 46 member states, including the UK, to uphold human rights standards. However, its implementation has often conflicted with the UK’s ability to manage its borders effectively.

Article 8Article 8, for example, guarantees the right to family life, which has been cited repeatedly to prevent deportations of individuals with criminal records or illegal residency status. By leaving theECHRECHR, the UK would have the freedom to craft its own laws and processes without the need to align with the broader legal standards imposed by the convention. It would allow for faster deportations and stricter border controls, addressing a key concern in the current immigration debate.

Well, that’s all for now. But until our next article, please stay tuned, stay informed, but most of all stay safe, and I’ll see you then.Well, that’s all for now. But until our next article, please stay tuned, stay informed, but most of all stay safe, and I’ll see you then.

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