Kemi Badenoch endorses mass deportations amid local election crisis

Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, has advocated for Donald Trump-style mass deportations of foreign criminals and illegal migrants in an effort to address rising immigration concerns and counter the electoral challenge posed by Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. In several interviews, Badenoch emphasized the necessity of deporting people in the country illegally, stating that not enforcing the law rewards unlawful behavior. Pollsters predict a difficult election for the Conservatives, with significant losses expected in local council seats and Reform UK poised to make sizeable gains, particularly in areas where Labour is also unlikely to perform strongly. Amid these challenges, Badenoch asserted her commitment to restoring public trust and insisted the Conservative Party is determined to survive and thrive, despite Farage's predictions of its extinction. Home Office data highlights the scale of the issue, noting over 19,000 foreign criminals currently awaiting deportation in Britain, and a recent increase in deportations since Labour took office. Both Conservative and Reform UK leaders are competing to present the toughest stance on immigration as a key issue in the upcoming elections.