Cabbie Demands Navy Action
A London cabbie challenged Rishi Sunak over the small boats crisis, urging the use of the Navy to tow migrants back to France. Grant Davis, the Sun Cabinet's Transport Secretary, raised the issue during the show Never Mind The Ballots.
Key Points from the Grilling
During the exchange, the PM answered quickfire questions, invited Boris Johnson to rally Tory troops, vowed to quit the Euro court if needed to stop the boats, and more. Despite the ongoing crisis, the general election date remains uncertain.
Debate Over Tactics
While some suggest using navy to intercept boats in the Channel, others, like the Sun's Defence Secretary Hugh Andree, argue this would violate France's sovereignty. Sunak highlighted the dangers of turn-back tactics due to the flimsy nature of the dinghies.
Pressure Mounts on Sunak
With over 5,000 migrants crossing from France this year, pressure is on Sunak to address the Channel crisis. The Reform Party's rising popularity and readers' concerns add to the urgency of finding a solution to the immigration issue.
Sunak's Response
Sunak emphasized the importance of border security and controlling illegal migration. He expressed a commitment to addressing the problem and ensuring a fair and legal process for immigration. The upcoming election will be crucial in determining who can effectively tackle this issue.
