Tory Frontbencher Accuses French Warship of Firing Warning Shots Near Him in English Channel

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp accused a French warship of firing 17 live rounds near his boat in the English Channel while he was being interviewed by the BBC about illegal migrant crossings. Philp described the incident as 'warning shots or attempted intimidation,' rejecting French claims that it was a routine training exercise. The fishing boat captain, Matt Coker, noted that no prior warning was given and found the timing suspicious. The article also provides context on migrant crossings, noting a 45% decrease in 2026 compared to the previous year, and mentions Prime Minister Andy Burnham's assertion that Labour's policies are working.

First published Aug 4, 01:54 PM UTCUpdated Jul 28, 01:39 PM UTC1 reports · 1 sources

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