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Farage: English Channel migration situation remains desperate
Nigel Farage claims the situation at the English Channel remains desperate despite a 42% decrease in arrival numbers compared to last year. He argues that the use of larger boats is a sign of the problem's persistence, rather than a decline. Farage believes the situation should be declared a national security emergency.
The essential points
- 01Arrival numbers are down 42% compared to last year.
- 02Larger boats are being used due to the dismantling of smaller dinghies.
- 03Farage believes the situation remains desperate and should be declared a national security emergency.
- 04The weather in the English Channel is the only real deterrent for migrants.
The full brief
Nigel Farage claims the situation at the English Channel remains desperate despite a 42% decrease in arrival numbers compared to last year. He argues that the use of larger boats is a sign of the problem's persistence, rather than a decline. Farage believes the situation should be declared a national security emergency.