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European Convention on Human Rights (Withdrawal) 2025-10-29
29 October 2025
Lead MP
Nigel Farage
Debate Type
General Debate
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ImmigrationMigrants & Borders
Other Contributors: 3
At a Glance
Nigel Farage raised concerns about european convention on human rights (withdrawal) 2025-10-29 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Farage argues for withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights, emphasising sovereignty and control over immigration. He criticises judges in Strasbourg and domestic courts for undermining parliamentary authority and claims that the convention hinders efforts to deport illegal immigrants and criminal gangs. He asserts that British common law is superior to state-given rights.
Torbay
Darling interrupts Farage's speech with 'Putin’s patsy!', expressing disapproval of the motion.
Ed Davey
LD
Kingston and Surbiton
Davey criticises Farage for misrepresenting the European Convention on Human Rights, highlighting its benefits to British people. He contrasts the UK's adherence to human rights with Putin’s Russia and Trump’s America. Davey emphasises that the convention protects vulnerable groups, upholds freedom of speech, and ensures accountability from powerful entities.
Nigel Dodds
DUP
Belfast North
The speaker criticised the lead MP from Clacton for damaging the country with his Brexit campaign. He argued that leaving the European Convention on Human Rights would undermine Britain's soft power and weaken international law adherence. Immigration has surged since Brexit, contrary to earlier promises of reduction. The Dublin system agreement was highlighted as a deterrent against undocumented migration, which is now undermined by lack of return agreements post-Brexit.
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