In this episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley and Poppy Coburn dissect Reform UK’s “Operation Fortress”, as the party pledges to use the Royal Navy to reduce illegal migration through Channel crossings.

Zia Yusuf, the party’s home affairs spokesman, discusses the policy and addresses what Reform would do if France were to reject a returns agreement.

Tim and Poppy also examine whether a reconciliation between Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe is possible, after the Restore Britain founder urged Reform UK to join forces to align the Right of UK politics.

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Highlights:

Reform UK announce 'Operation Fortress' which will use the navy to rescue and return illegal migrants from the Channel
Rupert Lowe urges Nigel Farage to work with Restore Britain

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'Britain is being invaded': Reform says only the navy can stop the small boats now

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'Britain is being invaded': Reform says only the navy can stop the small boats now