Tory row ignites over calls to quit ECHR to solve the migrant crisis after huge number of small boat crossings
A TORY row ignited over calls to quit the European Court of Human Rights to solve the migrant crisis.
Cabinet Minister John Glenn slapped down fellow Conservative MPs demanding Rishi Sunak break free of Strasbourg judges to ensure Rwanda flights get going.
Massive numbers of small boat crossings this week have sparked a groundswell of support for leaving the Euro court with a history of blocking deportations.
But asked if he was in favour of pulling out, Treasury chief secretary Mr Glenn said: “No, because I believe in the plan that we've got in place.”
He told LBC: “We've got a legal challenge waiting on that, but I believe in plan A and we will see that come to fruition in the autumn.”
The Supreme Court will rule in a few months on whether Mr Sunak is allowed to deport illegal arrivals to Kigali.
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Mr Glenn’s squeamishness could see a new “wets vs dries” battle break out in the PM’s top team, some of whom support quitting the ECHR if push comes to shove.
A fellow Cabinet Minister told The Sun: “I couldn’t give two hoots if we left. If that’s what we need to do to get this done, then let’s do it.”
Earlier this week Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick hinted at his support, saying the government must do “whatever is required” to stop the boats.
Labour said ministers were “in the dock” over immigration and reeled off eight supposed failings this week.
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Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: “Across the country, most people want strong border security and a properly managed and controlled asylum system so the UK does its bit alongside other countries to help those who have fled persecution and conflict, while those who have no right to be here are swiftly returned.”