UK's Conservative Leadership Race Heats Up with Immigration Debate

As the Conservative Party conference kicks off in Birmingham, the leading candidates in the Tory leadership race, Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch, have spotlighted immigration issues. Both politicians emphasized cutting visas for Indians unless India takes back illegal migrants. The new party leader will be announced on November 2.

The Conservative Party conference in Birmingham has cast a spotlight on immigration, as top contenders for party leadership, Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch, focus on curbing visas for Indians. They argue that India should take back nationals who have entered Britain illegally.

Jenrick, formerly an immigration minister, outlined his stance in 'The Daily Telegraph,' calling for tough visa restrictions and reduction in foreign aid to countries that fail to repatriate their citizens. Badenoch echoed these sentiments during an interview with the BBC.

The race to replace Rishi Sunak as the Conservative Party leader and the Leader of the Opposition will conclude on November 2, following an online ballot of the wider party membership.

(With inputs from agencies.)