Is This the Speech Jenrick Needs? Leaving the ECHR May Be His Only Path to Win Voters & Secure Borders
In this speculative acceptance speech for Robert Jenrick, (should he be elected as the new Leader of the Conservative Party,) I lay out the address he should be making if he truly wants to revive the Conservative Party’s standing and restore voter trust.
The recent failures to curb illegal immigration, secure our borders, and assert British sovereignty have left many feeling abandoned. The British public’s deep concerns about the erosion of national values and safety cannot be met with half-measures or ambiguous promises; they demand bold, uncompromising action.
This speech envisions Jenrick as a decisive Statesman like leader who, understands that victory requires courage and clarity. By focusing on the critical necessity of leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), Jenrick would align his leadership with the will of the people, enabling the UK to reclaim control over its laws, borders, and future.
This is not just a speech; it is a blueprint for renewal. It is the address that could define Jenrick’s career and secure the Conservative Party’s place as the champion of British interests. If he is to unite voters against the looming threat of a divided right and a Labour government that risks compounding these failures, this is the only path he must walk now, and this is the speech he has to deliver.
My Fellow Britons, My Conservative Family, and Supporters Across Our Great Nation,
Tonight, I stand before you not just as your leader but as a humble servant of the British people. We have come together in a spirit of renewal, and I am honoured and deeply humbled to accept the responsibility of now leading our party at this crucial juncture in our nation’s history. Together, we stand poised to write a new chapter for our country—a chapter that will ensure Britain remains sovereign, secure, and prosperous.
We have heard you. And we know that, for too long, our borders have been breached, and our laws ignored. The promises made to secure our shores and protect our way of life have faltered, leaving a trail of broken trust. But I am here to tell you tonight: those days are over.
A Time for Action
The British people demand action, not words. They demand a government that stands resolute, that recognizes the sanctity of our borders and the strength of our national character. We will no longer be swayed by external bodies or distant courts dictating the laws that govern this proud island. The European Convention on Human Rights has become a shackle, tying our hands, preventing us from enacting the decisive, firm measures needed to control illegal immigration.
Tonight, I pledge before you all: if I am elected Prime Minister, I will make it my foremost mission to exit the European Convention on Human Rights. Not because we reject the values it once represented, but because it no longer serves the interests of this nation. This is a step we must take to safeguard the freedoms, security, and rights of every British citizen. To act otherwise is to abandon our duty to the people who entrusted us with their votes.
Reclaiming Control of Our Borders
We must be clear. Illegal immigration is not merely an inconvenience; it is a threat to our sovereignty and a burden on our economy, our public services, and the communities struggling to maintain their livelihoods. The English Channel has become a conduit for criminals, traffickers, and those who flout the legal paths open to them. To those crossing in the dead of night on fragile boats, endangering their lives and the safety of our coastlines, know this: your journey ends here. We will fortify our borders, not with mere words or feeble promises, but with action—swift and sure. We will deploy every resource necessary, from increased naval patrols to state-of-the-art surveillance, ensuring that Britain remains an impregnable fortress against those who would undermine our laws.
But we will not stop there. Those who enter this nation unlawfully will face immediate and uncompromising justice. Deportation will not be a distant threat; it will be a certainty. We will streamline the deportation process, freeing up courts and reducing needless bureaucracy, to ensure that those without a legitimate claim are returned swiftly. We will stand firm, undeterred by external meddling, and secure the borders of this island home as our forefathers did before us.
Restoring British Justice: Knife Crime and Law Enforcement
But securing our borders is only one battle in the war we must win to restore law and order in this great country. Our cities are being torn apart by a scourge of knife crime, and our youth lie at risk. We cannot continue on this path of leniency, for it is a betrayal of our duty. The law must be enforced with the full weight and strength of the state. The ‘two strikes and you’re out’ policy will not be a guideline; it will be the rule, strictly applied to those who carry illegal weapons.
This government will prioritize the building of new prisons and expand our capacity to accommodate the enforcement of these tougher sentences. But our prisons will not be filled with those who do not belong here. No, we will free up space by expelling the thousands of foreign criminals who sit in our cells, burdening the British taxpayer. They will be swiftly deported, freeing up the space necessary to house those who threaten the peace and safety of our streets. This is not just about punishment; it is about deterrence. We will make Britain a place where criminals, whether foreign or domestic, know there are consequences, and they are severe.
Strength Through Sovereignty
And so, tonight, I call upon all who cherish the ideals of freedom, justice, and sovereignty. I call upon the millions of hardworking Britons who have felt ignored, who have seen their communities change beyond recognition, who feel that the very soul of this nation is at stake. We have heard you. We stand with you.
But to achieve these goals, we need to take a decisive, unflinching step: we must leave the European Convention on Human Rights. This is not a choice between Europe or isolation; it is a choice between the ability to act in our national interest or to be hamstrung by a bureaucracy that neither understands nor serves the will of the British people. Without this move, all else becomes mere rhetoric. We cannot deport criminals swiftly, we cannot secure our borders, and we cannot protect our communities if we remain tied to laws that no longer serve us.
A Call for Unity
I know there are some who look to alternatives, to splinter parties, to Reform. But know this: a divided right is a victory for the left. To split our vote is to hand the keys of Downing Street to those who would undo all that we have fought for. Reform cannot deliver victory; it can only divide. But united, we are unstoppable. United, we are the force that can drive the change this country so desperately needs. It is time to rally together, to stand firm in our values and resolute in our mission.
Together, we will build a Britain that is sovereign, secure, and prosperous. Together, we will forge a future where every citizen, no matter their background or creed, can thrive in a nation that is proud of its heritage and strong in its resolve.
Let us, as one people, move forward with the strength and determination that built this nation. Let us march forward, unbowed, unbroken, and resolute in our purpose. For the future is ours to shape, and shape it we shall.
Thank you. May God bless you all, and may God bless this great nation.
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