Reform UK Proposes 'Largest Military Operation' to Stop Migrant Crossings
Summary
Reform UK has vowed to launch the “largest military operation since World War II” in the English Channel to stop migrant crossings if it wins power. The plan has drawn sharp criticism from experts and rival parties amid renewed European debate over irregular migration.
Key Points
- Reform UK says it would deploy the British Navy to stop small boats crossing the English Channel and turn them back to France.
- The proposal has been criticized by military experts and opposition parties as impractical and lacking the necessary resources.
- The party’s popularity has fallen in recent weeks amid financial scandals and official investigations into senior figures.
- Irregular migration remains a major issue in Britain, with more than 14,000 small-boat arrivals recorded since the start of July 31, 2026.
