Farage denies Reform would let troops shoot small boats after Jenrick’s ‘lethal force’ claim

Nigel Farage has denied that a Reform UK government would authorize lethal force against migrant crossings in the Channel. This statement comes just hours after Robert Jenrick, a Reform UK MP who defected from the Conservatives, suggested that the Royal Marines should be permitted to fire on boats.

In an interview with TalkTV, Jenrick stated, "What we are going to do, and we’re the only political party that has the courage to say this, is deploy the Royal Marines into the Channel. If they need to use lethal force, then they’ll be able to do so."

However, speaking on LBC, Farage clarified that he would not authorize the routine use of force. He emphasized that it would only be used if soldiers were fired upon, asserting that Jenrick's comments were "utterly misconstrued." He stated: