Suella Braverman has welcomed the new Home Secretary as she joins forces with Reform UK to set out her plan for Britain to leave the European Convention on Human Rights in a bid to tackle the migrant crisis.
The former Home Secretary, who served in the position for the Tories during two stints in 2022 and 2023, posted on social media that she is "looking forward to discussing my policy paper ... on how to leave the ECHR" at the Prosperity Institute on Thursday.
"It's the first detailed plan which busts myths and sets out clear proposals on Northern Ireland, the Human Rights Act, the EU, and how our civil liberties will be protected after we leave," Ms Braverman said.
The Fareham and Waterlooville MP said she was pleased to be joined by Deputy Reform UK leader Richard Tice and Lord David Frost for the discussion.
"The new Home Secretary and Attorney General are, of course, very welcome to join us," Ms Braverman said.
Mr Tice added in his own post: "Don't miss it".
It comes as calls for Britain to leave the ECHR continue to grow after more than 50,000 migrants have crossed the Channel since Labour came into power last year.
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Tory shadow minister says Labour has 'huge questions' to answer over appointment of Peter Mandelson
Neil O’Brien, who tabled the Commons urgent question about the UK Ambassador to the US and the appointment process, has said the Government has “huge questions” to answer.
The Conservative shadow minister said: “Did the US State Department give any warning to our Government ahead of this appointment?
“Did the Prime Minister’s chief of staff Sue Gray give any warning?
“Have any employees of Global Counsel visited our Washington embassy since his appointment?
“Next week is going to be the state visit. This is huge turmoil ahead of it and I cannot believe that the Government put our monarch in this terrible position.
“I am glad that Peter Mandelson has now gone.”
Lord Mandelson sacked as ambassador to US amid pressure over Epstein links
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The decision was announced in the House of Commons on Thursday morning.
Former Home Secretary 'passionate' about Britain leaving the ECHR
Suella Braverman said she was the first Conservative Cabinet minister to declare "that the UK needs to leave the ECHR".
"I have thought long and hard about it, indeed I am passionate about it," she said.
The former Home Secretary said it was not only her experience in the position trying to stop the boats which informed her views, it was also her time as Attorney-General.
"Also my day to day experience as a barrister defending the Home Office in court for years ... regularly see our human rights laws weaponised against the state by illegal migrants," she said.
Ms Braverman said she was criticised by Conservative colleagues in suggesting to leave the ECHR, including then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who "abjectly refused to take this vital step when we had the majority".
Suella Braverman declares Britain is 'at a moment of crisis'
The former Home Secretary has declared that "we are at a moment of crisis".
"A crisis of security, a crisis of trust," she added.
"We've lost control of our borders, we have a justice system that in too many cases is distorted and unfair.
"The people have lost confidence in our law enforcement, our national sovereignty has been eroded and the British people are taking to the streets in anger."
Ms Braverman said "serious action is required" and the Government has not acted upon that.
Suella Braverman wants Britain to 'trigger article 58' to exit ECHR
Suella Braverman outlining her plan to leave the ECHR
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In a video played during Thursday morning's meeting where Suella Braverman is outlining her plan to tackle the migrant crisis, the former Home Secretary said Britain must "trigger article 58 exit clause".
"Next we prepare our laws to take back control," she said.
"We repeal the Human Rights act and we reform judicial review to curb activist judges."
She said it was important to amend legislation throughout the United Kingdom to apply laws "consistently".
Paula Barker drops out of Labour's deputy leadership race
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Keir Starmer to be pressed by 'Urgent Question' on Lord Peter Mandelson
Conservative MP Neil O'Brien has confirmed that he will question Keir Starmer on Lord Peter Mandelson this morning.
"The Speaker has granted me an Urgent Question in Parliament on Peter Mandelson," he wrote on X.
"Starmer gave no answers yesterday, let's try again."
It comes as Tory leader Kemi Badenoch again "called for Mandelson to go".
"The victims of Epstein are calling for Mandelson to go," she added on X.
"Now we hear most Labour MPs want Mandelson gone. But still Keir Starmer dithers and delays."
Mike Tapp 'uncomfortable' and 'disturbed' by Lord Peter Mandelson's emails
Labour's Mike Tapp MP speaking on GB News about Lord Peter Mandelson
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When asked about Lord Peter Mandelson staying on as Britain's Ambassador to the US, Mike Tapp MP said he was "uncomfortable" and "disturbed" by the leaked emails sent by the Ambassador to Jeffrey Epstein after the financier was convicted of child prostitution.
The Telegraph reported that leaked emails published on Wednesday revealed that Lord Mandelson urged Epstein to fight for early release.
"I just want to say I've worked for the National Crime Agency in the past and I've arrested paedophiles," Mr Tapp said.
"I've read these emails, I'm uncomfortable with that, I'm disturbed by that."
Mr Tapp said that "we've seen Keir Starmer's statement in the House yesterday that he has confidence" in Lord Mandelson's "ability as Ambassador" and the work he has done "around the trade agreement" along with the security threat from Russia.
"When it comes to the decision on this, that's for the Prime Minister," Mr Tapp said.
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"A family man who of course leaves behind two children and a wife," he said.
"For me it really shows the importance of talking to each other and not shutting down debate."
Mr Tapp added that even if you disagree "it doesn't mean that you fight".
"Something that Mr Kirk says that resonates now ... if you're not talking then you're likely to be fighting," he said.
Lord Maurice Glasman warned Number 10 about Lord Peter Mandelson
Lord Maurice Glasman speaking to Christopher Hope on GB News
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Speaking to Christopher Hope on GB News, Lord Maurice Glasman said he had met "a lot of MAGA people".
"And they would just show me photographs of Peter Mandelson blowing out the birthday candles with Jeffrey Epstein," he said.
"I sent the alert, alarm messages (to Number 10), saying think about this, but he was considered the right man to do the trade deal and I think he has done it."
Lord Glasman said he hadn't warned the Prime Minister personally, but close people around him.
"I think (Lord Mandelson's) job is done," Lord Glasman added.
Labour plunged into chaos as 'widespread revulsion' over Lord Peter Mandelson revealed
Former Labour frontbencher Andy McDonald has told The Mail there is "widespread revulsion" in the Labour Party about the Lord Peter Mandelson revelations.
He has called for Britain's Ambassador to the US to be ousted from the position immediately, following news about his alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein.
"There isn’t anybody in the Labour Party who is supporting Peter Mandelson today," Mr McDonald told The Mail.
"The PM has to hear that."
Dame Emily Thornberry pulls out of Labour deputy leadership race
Dame Emily Thornberry has pulled out of the race for Labour deputy leadership, posting on social media that she has "decided to withdraw".
"I'm deeply grateful to all the Labour members who have shared their support," she said.
"But I have decided to withdraw.
"It has been a privilege to take part in this race with such brilliant women.
"I will always be committed to this party and do everything I can to make it successful."
Contest to replace Rayner as Labour deputy leader set to become two-horse race
The frontrunner for deputy leader at the moment is Bridget Phillipson | GETTYLabour's deputy leadership contest is set to become a two-horse race between Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell.
The official tally from the Parliamentary Labour Party on Wednesday night had Education Secretary Ms Phillipson leading with 116 nominations.
Former Commons leader Ms Powell, who was ousted from Sir Keir Starmer's Cabinet last week, is behind with 77 nominations. She is just three shy of the 80 needed to make the next round.
Bell Ribeiro-Addy, and Paula Barker each had support from 15 or fewer MPs and are likely to miss out on the next round or they could follow in the footsteps of Alison McGovern and Dame Emily Thornberry who both have pulled out.
Keir Starmer says Britain will stand by 'Nato and Poland'
The Prime Minister has told the leaders of Ukraine, Poland and Italy that Britain is "ready to support Nato and Poland to continue to defend the alliance" after Russian drones entered Polish airspace.
Sir Keir Starmer made the statement during a call on Wednesday afternoon.
A Downing Street spokeswoman said the Prime Minister "began by condemning the outrageous violation of Poland's airspace".
"This highlighted Russia's increased recklessness in recent weeks, including their attacks on the Cabinet of Ministers building, British Council and EU Delegation buildings in Kyiv,' the spokeswoman added.