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Criticism of Reform UK’s pledge to use Navy to stop small boats – politics live
Reform UK faces criticism for its proposal to deploy the Navy to intercept small boats, with Labour accusing the party of using the plan to divert attention from corruption allegations. A retired commander dismissed the plan as lacking substance, while Reform UK’s home affairs spokesperson acknowledged recent election setbacks and cited Spain’s use of military force to repel migrants.
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