Reform UK chairman Richard Tice has launched a scathing attack on the Conservative government, accusing them of catastrophic failure in handling the Channel migrant crisis. With record numbers of small boat arrivals this year, Tice insists the Tories have 'betrayed public trust' on immigration.
'A Complete Dereliction of Duty'
Speaking exclusively to reporters, the outspoken politician didn't mince words: "The Conservatives have had fourteen years to fix this mess. Instead, we've seen empty promises and hotel bills reaching £8 million per day housing illegal migrants."
The Numbers Don't Lie
Official figures reveal:
- Over 15,000 Channel crossings recorded this year alone
- Taxpayer costs exceeding £3 billion annually
- Only 1% of arrivals returned to their home countries
Reform UK's Alternative Plan
Tice outlined his party's tough approach:
- Immediate offshore processing centres
- Direct returns agreements with France
- Withdrawal from European human rights conventions
"We'd stop the boats within months, not years," Tice claimed, accusing Rishi Sunak of lacking political will to make difficult decisions.
Public Anger Boils Over
With local communities increasingly frustrated and hotels commandeered for housing, Tice predicts immigration will dominate the next election: "The British people are fed up with being taken for fools."
