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Farage's Migrant Claims on Swans Lacked Evidence

9/29/2025

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage renewed claims that migrants poach swans and carp, but no evidence has emerged.
The Royal Parks charity says there have been no swans killed or eaten in London parks.
Historical swan killings exist, but authorities have not verified migrant links.
An RSPCA inspector 2013 suggested a link with non-British individuals, but found no evidence.

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Story summary

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage renewed claims that migrants poach swans and carp, but no evidence has emerged.
The Royal Parks charity says there have been no swans killed or eaten in London parks.
Historical swan killings exist, but authorities have not verified migrant links.
An RSPCA inspector 2013 suggested a link with non-British individuals, but found no evidence.