Brexiteer Mark Francois sets out solution to end small boats crisis

Source: EXPRESS
Author: Katie Harris

Rwanda: Francois calls for 'notwithstanding' clause in legislation

Mark Francois has set out a solution to get a grip on the small boats crisis.

The Conservative MP called for emergency legislation on the Rwanda policy to include a "notwithstanding" clause to direct British courts to ignore the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).

Mr Francois told GB News: "Let me give you some feedback from the frontline. I tend to go out canvassing in my constituency twice a month.

"I was out in the cold on Saturday morning and I got some pretty direct feedback on this. The boats and immigration came up again and again and again.

"We had a bit on the cost of living crisis, we had a bit on the NHS, but that was by far and away the market leader.