Sunak’s Zukunft in Gefahr: Forderungen nach Einwanderungsobergrenze und Austritt aus dem Europäischen Gerichtshof der Menschenrechte wachsen

Rishi Sunak, currently under pressure from UK Conservatives, is being urged to adopt a more right-leaning approach following a disappointing outcome in the recent local elections. Calls have surfaced for policy changes such as implementing an immigration cap and withdrawing from the European Court of Human Rights, despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s encouragement to stick to the existing plan in preparation for the upcoming general election later this year.

Some Conservative members express concerns about the rise of Reform UK, a populist party founded by Brexit advocate Nigel Farage, posing a significant threat. Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman criticized the government’s lack of substantial tax cut offers to voters and called for stricter measures on legal European migration and the UK’s departure from the ECHR. Braverman, along with other past and present cabinet officials close to Sunak, are seen as potential successors as dissatisfaction grows within the party.

To combat the setbacks, Sunak’s team plans to launch a series of media appearances and policy announcements focusing on the economy, migration, and healthcare. However, internal voices within the Conservatives are pushing for a shift toward more conservative values, particularly emphasizing a tougher stance on illegal immigration and deportation strategies. Despite the challenges, some members believe that by seeking a middle ground, the party can secure a more stable future based on recent election outcomes, like Sadiq Khan’s decisive victory over a more populist candidate in the London mayoral race.

As Sunak navigates the party’s internal pressures and prepares for the upcoming general election, the need for a strategic shift to the right appears to be gaining traction among some Conservative ranks. While the path forward remains uncertain, the party faces the crucial task of repositioning itself to address the concerns that led to the recent electoral setbacks and regain the trust of voters before the next electoral test.