The Conservative Party leader has suggested that the US has been "realistic" and is acting in its own national interests and the UK needs to act similarly.She added: "When it comes to the ECHR, I have always been very clear that the ECHR should not stop us from doing what is right for the people of this country and what is right in our national interest."

The Conservative Party leader has suggested that the US has been "realistic" and is acting in its own national interests and the UK needs to act similarly.She added: "When it comes to the ECHR, I have always been very clear that the ECHR should not stop us from doing what is right for the people of this country and what is right in our national interest."