The Intelligence from The Economist The Intelligence: Britain’s latest bad idea
Apr 26, 2024
Catherine Braik, environment correspondent for The Economist, discusses Antarctica's alarming role as it rapidly defrosts, highlighting its impact on global sea levels and climate patterns. Anne Rowe, obituaries editor, pays tribute to Terry Anderson, a journalist who endured nearly seven years in captivity, shedding light on his incredible resilience and journey of healing. The conversation weaves together pressing global issues from climate change to the complexities of captivity, offering listeners a poignant perspective on our interconnected world.
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Controversial Policies
- The UK Conservative Party is pursuing policies like Brexit and sending asylum seekers to Rwanda.
- These policies are gaining momentum despite controversy.
ECHR Opposition
- After the Rwanda asylum bill passed, some Tories want to leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
- They view the ECHR as undermining UK sovereignty.
Rwanda Asylum Plan Blocked
- In June 2022, the ECHR blocked the UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.
- The ECHR deemed Rwanda unsafe for asylum seekers.