It’s a step forward from Kemi Badenoch today who is unveiling some immigration relevant policy in a speech on the ECHR. The Tories have launched a review into leaving led by Lord Wolfson KC, which will report back at conference…

Lord Wolfson is one of the leading lawyers on the right – there is no doubt that the review will be credible. The process has the advantage of helping with party management – it will be easier for the Tories (should they decide they support leaving the ECHR) to maintain the position if proper work has been done. Crucially, it will provide the ladder needed for many wet Tories – who privately don’t think the UK should leave – to climb down and change their view. Remember, according to one poll, only a third of Tory members actually want to exit the Convention

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