A former Conservative minister has claimed that he “does not agree” with Kemi Badenoch’s plan to leave the European Convention of Human Rights.

Speaking to GB News after the Conservative leader opened the conference in Manchester, Sir Robert Buckland said: “We can’t just leave everything when we don’t like thing.”

He added: “Leaving sends entirely the wrong message, when the main issue is our economy and making sure we can put food on our tables and grow jobs and wealth to make this country strong.”

He added: “I’m really pleased that Kemi is showing leadership. I supported her, I support her utterly.

“I want her to succeed. I’ve come to Manchester because old habits die hard, fly away. And I’m a loyal Tory.

“I believe in this party. I believe that we are still the best hope for this country, despite all the difficulties that we’ve had.

“We paid a huge price, me included, last year. But we’re learning our lesson and I thought today was the signs of a real fight back.”

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