Britain Must Put Its Own People First as the Left Ignores Their Wishes – Lee Cohen

The recent decision by Judge Hugo Norton-Taylor to allow a Palestinian family into the UK under a scheme designed for Ukrainian refugees has sparked outrage. This ruling highlights a growing concern: the UK’s legal system is being used to push an agenda that goes against the interests of the British people.

Similar issues are happening in the US, where the Left often uses the courts to bypass the will of the people. This case shows why the UK needs to adopt a “nation first” approach, similar to the strong policies championed by Donald Trump in the US.

The judge’s decision has raised serious questions about border security and the sovereignty of British laws. Suella Braverman, the former Home Secretary known for her tough stance on immigration, called the ruling a “constitutional abomination” and an example of “human rights gone wrong.” She argues that judges are overstepping their role, undermining the democratic decisions made by Parliament.

This isn’t about lacking compassion—it’s about ensuring that compassion doesn’t come at the cost of national security, economic stability, and cultural integrity. The UK’s legal system is being manipulated to serve an agenda that doesn’t align with the needs of British citizens.

In the UK, there’s an added challenge: the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), which often interferes in national decisions, eroding the UK’s control over its own laws. This case, where a judge appears to have overruled Parliament, shows why Britain must reclaim its legal sovereignty to manage immigration in a way that puts British interests first.

Keir Starmer, the Labour leader and former human rights lawyer, has criticized the judge’s decision, but his criticism seems shallow. Historically, Labour has supported open-border policies that conflict with the public’s desire for controlled immigration. If Starmer truly opposes the ruling, his lack of action suggests weak leadership, especially compared to Donald Trump’s decisive approach in the US.

Under Trump, the US is unlikely to accept refugees from Gaza. Instead, Trump has proposed relocating Palestinians to countries like Jordan and Egypt while the US takes control of rebuilding Gaza. This plan focuses on regional containment rather than resettling refugees in the US. However, neighboring countries have concerns about security and the political impact of such a move. Trump’s recent executive orders, including suspending the US Refugee Admissions Program, further reinforce his strong stance on immigration and national security.

The UK is stuck with poor leadership for now, and the damage caused by Labour’s policies over the next four years could be severe. Looking ahead to 2029, whichever party takes power must learn from these mistakes. Many Americans, like many in the UK, hope for a Trump-inspired “nation first” approach led by Nigel Farage and Reform UK to restore Britain’s direction.

The UK’s government must reassert control over the judiciary to ensure judges don’t dictate immigration policy through biased interpretations of the law. This isn’t about limiting judicial independence but about restoring balance so that democratic decisions made by the people are respected.

This is a urgent call for the UK to rethink how it manages its borders, its legal obligations under international human rights treaties, and its commitment to its citizens. A “Britain First” approach might mean revising or even leaving agreements like the ECHR to protect national interests, similar to Trump’s plans to withdraw the US from international organizations that harm American safety and prosperity.

This case of activist judges imposing their will over the people and Parliament is a wake-up call for Britain. From across the Atlantic, it’s clear that the stakes are high. Just like in the US, the UK must prioritize its sovereignty, culture, and security.

The country needs leaders who don’t just criticize individual rulings but take action to fix the system that allows such overreach. Only then can the UK return to being a nation governed by its people, for its people, rather than by a few elites pushing a misguided globalist agenda.