Brexit architect and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has launched a blistering attack on the government's handling of the migrant crisis, labelling the continual influx of small boats a 'genuine and serious threat to public order' that could destabilise the nation.
In a major intervention, Farage revealed details of a radical new strategy dubbed 'Operation Restoring Justice'—a comprehensive plan for the mass deportation of individuals who have entered the UK illegally.
A System in Crisis
Farage condemned the current situation as nothing short of chaotic, arguing that the sheer scale of illegal arrivals has overwhelmed the UK's asylum system and stretched public services to their breaking point. He emphasised that the policy is not just about border control but about upholding the very rule of law, which he believes is being eroded.
The Pillars of 'Operation Restoring Justice'
The proposed plan is built on several key pillars designed to accelerate removals:
- Streamlined Processing: Establishing rapid assessment centres to fast-track asylum claims and deportations.
- Increased Detention Capacity: Significantly expanding facilities to hold individuals prior to removal.
- Enhanced Deportation Agreements: Pursuing new and bolstered returns deals with countries of origin.
- Zero Tolerance for Illegal Arrivals: Applying a strict policy whereby those arriving via unauthorised routes, like small boats, are deemed automatically ineligible for asylum.
A Warning to Westminster
Issuing a dire warning to MPs, Farage stated that the public's patience has worn thin. He posits that the continued failure to control Britain's borders is the single biggest issue eroding trust in the political class and threatens to fuel widespread social unrest. For Farage, 'Operation Restoring Justice' is the necessary, albeit drastic, remedy to a problem that has festered for too long.
The announcement sets the stage for immigration to remain a fiery focal point in British politics, with Farage positioning himself once again as the chief provocateur on an issue he has championed for decades.
