Will Labour’s move to limit ECHR deter the far right or alienate progressive voters?

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Jessica ElgotDecember 10, 2025 at 09:03 PM

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The UK's Labour Party, including David Lammy and Richard Hermer, is advocating for changes to the interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg. This move, spearheaded by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, aims to prevent the convention's perceived overreach and deter the rise of the far right in the UK. Labour believes that reforming the ECHR's application, particularly regarding "inhuman and degrading treatment" and the right to family life, is crucial for its survival. While remaining committed to the ECHR, the UK seeks to demonstrate that national interests and public safety can be prioritized within the framework of the convention. This initiative comes as both the Conservative Party and Reform UK advocate for leaving the ECHR altogether.

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Keir Starmer 50% Shabana Mahmood 60% Richard Hermer 70% David Lammy ×280% European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR) ×390%

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european convention on human rights 100% echr 90% human rights law 80% labour party 70% far right 70% political strategy 60% david lammy 50% keir starmer 50% reform or die 40%

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