David Cameron backs UK exit from European Convention on Human Rights

Former Prime Minister David Cameron has advocated for the United Kingdom to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), signaling a hardline anti-immigration stance. Serving as an advisor to Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch, Cameron claimed that the ECHR prevents the UK from deporting individuals who have arrived in the country illegally.

He argued that unresolved illegal migration issues contribute to the rise of populism, and that stringent border control is necessary to facilitate meaningful conversations on various matters. The Labour Party has expressed opposition to Cameron's stance, aiming to maintain Britain's membership in the ECHR and prevent the convention from hindering the enforcement of strong borders.