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Farage Advocates Tough Immigration Policy at Reform UK Conference

4/22/2026

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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, called for an Australian-style approach to deter Channel crossings.
He criticized the previous Conservative government's policies on illegal immigration.
He claimed the UK's financial support to France has been ineffective and urged strict measures, such as denying refugee status to illegal arrivals.
The conference highlighted Farage's animated expressions and his spokesperson's minimal participation.

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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, called for an Australian-style approach to deter Channel crossings.
He criticized the previous Conservative government's policies on illegal immigration.
He claimed the UK's financial support to France has been ineffective and urged strict measures, such as denying refugee status to illegal arrivals.
The conference highlighted Farage's animated expressions and his spokesperson's minimal participation.