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Former navy officer criticises Reform plan to use military to stop small boats
A Royal Navy officer criticizes Reform UK's plan to deploy the military to intercept small boat migrants, arguing resources should address real threats. Critics accuse the party of using the proposal to divert attention from financial scandals involving Nigel Farage.
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