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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Ross

Nigel Farage accused of spreading ‘unevidenced fears’ about asylum seekers

Nigel Farage has been accused by charities of spreading “unevidenced fears” over asylum seekers in his latest tirade on those who illegally enter the UK on small boats.

Speaking at a press conference on Monday, the Reform UK leader claimed foreign migrants made the dangerous crossing “because they know they have an over 99 per cent chance of staying”.

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