Farage denies Reform would let troops shoot small boats after Jenrick’s ‘lethal force’ claim
Party leader says Jenrick’s comments ‘misconstrued’, after MP said Royal Marines would be allowed to fire at those on boats UK politics live – latest…
The Guardian reports: Party leader says Jenrick’s comments ‘misconstrued’, after MP said Royal Marines would be allowed to fire at those on boats UK politics live – latest updates Nigel Farage has denied that a Reform UK government would authorise lethal force against migrant crossings in the Channel, hours after one of his MPs said the Royal Marines should be permitted to fire on the boats.
This politics story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Royal Marines, Reform UK and Robert Jenrick.
Why it matters
Developments in politics can affect laws, budgets and public trust, which is why they draw close scrutiny.
Key details
- Location
- United Kingdom · Europe
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Royal Marines, Reform UK, Robert Jenrick, Reform UK MP
- Section
- Politics
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at The GuardianSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
Children and mothers included in Reform plan to immediately deport 90,000 asylum seekers
Farage’s party says it would ‘embed’ immigration enforcement in UK and use ‘aerial imaging’ to identify people UK politics live – latest updates…
Tories are united behind Badenoch, but MPs want focus on economy over culture wars to win back voters
Party has common enemy in defectors, while Nigel Farage’s woes have given some insiders reason to hope During a quick-fire Q&A at the Conservative…
Nigel Farage adviser had unpublicised role at polling firm
Exclusive: Chris Bruni-Lowe used Redfield & Wilton Strategies role to develop potential campaign tactics, sources say A close adviser to Nigel…
Parties prepare for byelection in Farage seat amid speculation over £5m gift inquiry
Tories said to be ready to fight in Clacton, with standards investigation rumoured to be nearing its end Nigel Farage’s rivals are gearing up for a…
Trump targets Ilhan Omar at rally following raid on her home – US politics live
The president on Friday announced that he had picked Zacharia to be the next White House press secretary, lining up a conservative commentator he…
France votes on sweeping bill to combat sexual and gender-based violence
France’s National Assembly is voting on a comprehensive bill to tackle gender-based and sexual violence, following public outrage over the rape and…
Trump Protester punched at Trump rally as they’re mocked by the president
A protester wearing a ‘Release the Epstein files’ shirt was punched by Trump supporters at a Republican rally in Ohio.
Anne Aly reveals she has received 19 death threats in the last week alone
The Gold Coast Liberal National MP Angie Bell, the member for Moncrieff, told the House of Representatives that Aly, the small business minister…