Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has pledged mass deportations of migrants arriving via small boats, targeting over 100 vessels, while the UK government prepares to deport more than 100 migrants to France within weeks.
Despite these plans, France appears unfazed, continuing to facilitate crossings, raising questions about the effectiveness of both strategies. This development follows a record 28,288 Channel crossings in 2025, a 46% increase from last year, intensifying public and political pressure.
