Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK Conservative Party, has promised stricter immigration policies. She warned that the current level of migration is overwhelming public services and hurting social unity.
Speaking in Westminster on Wednesday, Badenoch admitted that previous Tory governments had failed to manage immigration effectively. She pledged to take strong action to fix the issue.
“Immigration is happening too fast for our public services to cope,” she said. “For years, politicians have allowed mass migration… The system we have now isn’t working.”
Badenoch plans to introduce a strict annual limit on legal immigration but did not specify a number. She said this is necessary to protect housing, healthcare, and wages from excessive strain.
“Without a shared national identity, our country will suffer,” she added, stressing the importance of managing migration to support public services and the job market.
She also said the UK would not let the European Convention on Human Rights block its plans. Badenoch highlighted the need for immigrants to adopt British values to help build a united society.
“Integration is key,” she said.
“People who come here must embrace British values to help create a strong and cohesive nation.”
Badenoch announced plans to review immigration laws, close loopholes, and prevent misuse of the system. She emphasized the need for transparency and stricter visa rules.
While upcoming figures may show a drop in migration, she warned against being complacent. “We need to stay alert and make reforms to ensure the immigration system works for the British people,” she said.
Badenoch is the first black woman to lead a major UK political party. She took over from Rishi Sunak after winning 53,806 votes against Jenrick’s 41,388 in the Conservative leadership contest.
She now leads a party recovering from its worst election defeat, aiming to rebuild its platform with a focus on immigration, public services, and national unity.
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