Farage denies Reform would let troops shoot small boats after Jenrick’s ‘lethal force’ claim
Summary
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, said his party would not allow soldiers to routinely use lethal force against small boats crossing the Channel. This statement came after Reform MP Robert Jenrick suggested Royal Marines should be able to fire on migrant boats if needed.Key Facts
- Robert Jenrick, a Reform UK MP, said Royal Marines should be able to use lethal force if necessary against migrant boats in the Channel.
- Nigel Farage clarified that lethal force would only be used if soldiers were fired upon first.
- Farage said Reform UK plans to send Royal Marines to stop boats and return migrants to France.
- Jenrick believes using force could end the crossings “in just a few days.”
- Defence Minister Luke Pollard called the suggestion illegal and said the military cannot act against unarmed civilians.
- Pollard said using force against migrants goes against military and British values.
- Reform UK is facing criticism for their approach and comments on the migrant crossings.
- Farage mentioned that serious criminal groups are involved in the migrant crossings.
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