Tory leadership favorite outlines tough stance on immigration
Robert Jenrick, a front-runner in the Tory leadership race, has declared his intention to revive the Rwanda deportation scheme if he assumes the role of Prime Minister. The former immigration minister expressed his desire to swiftly detain and remove small boat arrivals within days upon arrival in the country.
Jenrick's immigration policy highlights
Jenrick also emphasized his plans to exit the European Convention of Human Rights and impose an annual cap on net migration. He indicated his openness to keeping net migration below 20,000 per year, a significant decrease from the previous year's figure of over 600,000.
Favoritism in the Tory leadership race
Currently leading the race in betting markets, Jenrick aims to address the shortcomings that led to the Tories' defeat in the previous election. He asserted his commitment to conveying the "hard truths" to the party and outlined his vision for a united and reformed Conservative party capable of winning against Sir Keir Starmer in the next five years.
Challenging traditional norms
During a speech to supporters in his Newark constituency, Jenrick delivered a no-notes address reminiscent of David Cameron's style, criticizing those who "don't know what a woman is." He highlighted the importance of unity within the party and a shared vision for the future to secure victory in upcoming elections.
