"proposal similar to plan put forward by the Conservatives four years ago, while in government - crossings almost doubled, navy was said to have be a “taxi service” and government handed millions of pounds to private firms to pick people up in the Channel" www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Former navy officer criticises Reform plan to use military to stop small boatsRetired commander says policy lacks substance as party accused of trying to distract from Nigel Farage’s scandalswww.theguardian.com