Summary
Kemi Badenoch, a UK Conservative leader, has expressed concerns about high immigration levels, stating they make it hard for communities to integrate. She also defended comments by Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick about poor integration in certain areas. Badenoch mentioned the need for stronger immigration policies, including deporting illegal immigrants and leaving the European Convention on Human Rights.
Key Facts
- Kemi Badenoch is a leader in the UK's Conservative Party.
- She warned that high immigration levels can prevent community integration.
- Badenoch defended Robert Jenrick's comments about poor integration in Birmingham.
- Jenrick highlighted the lack of integration as a security risk, citing a recent terrorist attack.
- Badenoch plans to implement tougher immigration policies.
- She mentioned deporting 750,000 illegal immigrants in five years.
- Badenoch criticized the fear of being labeled racist for hindering action on integration issues.
- Some Conservative Party members have defected to Reform UK, a rival party.
