News · 3 August 2026
Reform UK draws heavy criticism over military small boat interception plan
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Nigel Farage announced Operation Fortress on Monday, proposing armed forces vessels to escort migrant dinghies back to France. Critics including migration charities warned the scheme is unworkable under international law and dangerous. Downing Street noted that previous naval deployments in 2022 failed to reduce crossings, while Labour dismissed the policy as a political gimmick.
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