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2/29/24
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Suella Braverman: “We Are Not in Control of Our Border”

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- The UK's control over its borders and immigration policies is hampered by the European Convention on Human Rights, prompting discussions about the country's potential exit to restore parliamentary sovereignty and address illegal migration concerns.

- Suella Braverman's tenure as Home Secretary saw advocacy for the UK to establish its own bill of rights, separate from the European Convention on Human Rights, to better tailor human rights law to British needs and facilitate more effective border control.

- Chronicling Britain's historical accomplishments, Suella Braverman emphasizes the country's proud contributions to civilization, including the foundation of common law and the defeat of Nazism, while promoting unifying British values in a multiethnic and multifaith society.

- The Conservative Party faces internal and external political resistance in implementing strict immigration policies, hindered by differing views on the economic benefits of migration and the challenges of legal barriers such as the aforementioned European Convention on Human Rights.

- Suella Braverman calls for a greater focus on personal responsibility, aspiration, and embracing British values to foster a cohesive society, while addressing the import of illegal migration on societal cohesion and finite resources.

- The exploitation and abuse of legal immigration pathways, such as student and care worker visas, underline the need for stricter enforcement of migration policies to prevent scams that undermine the UK's immigration system.

- Rapid and unassimilated migration can disrupt community cohesion, leading to tensions and the potential formation of segregated enclaves, highlighting the need for careful management of migration flows to preserve social unity.

- Law enforcement faces increasing challenges in managing public protests effectively, with Suella Braverman advocating for more robust policing strategies and appropriate resources to handle extremist behavior and maintain public order.

- A balance between free speech and hate speech is crucial in public protests, with a strong stance needed against hate speech, incitement, and criminal behavior to maintain public safety and order.

- Suella Braverman stresses the importance of fostering a sense of unity and common identity in Britain, advocating for an approach to immigration that preserves cultural cohesion and aligns with the national values embraced across the diverse fabric of British society.