In December 2018, a dozen migrants embarked on a perilous journey to Britain in small dinghies from the French coast. Fast forward seven years, and approximately 180,000 asylum seekers have crossed the Channel. This surge has raised significant concerns regarding the pressure on public services and social cohesion within communities.

 

At the onset, then Home Secretary Sajid Javid declared the situation a 'major incident.' However, government efforts such as the Rwanda deportation scheme have faced obstacles, and the 'smash the gangs' strategy seems ineffective against rising small boat crossings.

 

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has introduced a bold plan to address what he describes as an 'invasion.' He proposes the deportation of 100,000 illegal migrants annually if he gains power. His strategy includes arresting those arriving in dinghies, detaining them in camps on disused RAF bases, and promptly deporting them.

 

Farage's approach involves leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, suspending the Refugee Convention for five years, and repealing the Human Rights Act to eliminate legal barriers to deportation. He envisions Trump-style raids to identify illegal migrants and plans to use aid and sanctions to ensure cooperation from other nations. Deportees may be sent back to hostile regimes or third countries.

 

Critics have questioned the feasibility of Farage’s plan, pointing to potential challenges in unravelling international treaties and anticipated resistance from political and legal institutions. Despite this, Farage believes his proposals align with public sentiment, addressing frustrations over the asylum system and migrant rights seemingly overshadowing those of citizens.

Farage claims that ordinary people are exasperated by the perceived abuse of the refugee system. He argues that immediate deportation acts as a strong deterrent to Channel crossings. His plan resonates with many in Middle Britain, reflecting a shift in the national conversation on immigration.

 

As debates continue, Farage's proposal underscores the complexity of addressing illegal immigration. It shines a light on the demand for solutions that balance humanitarian obligations with the need to uphold public order and service capacity. Whether or not his plan can be effectively executed remains a contentious topic in the political landscape.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Daily Mail 2025-08-27

 

 

49 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

His strategy includes arresting those arriving in dinghies, detaining them in camps on disused RAF bases, and promptly deporting them.

The Tories tried this at Scampton.

 

The local members of  ‘Middle Britain’ campaigned and put a stop to the plan.

 

51 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

Farage's approach involves leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, suspending the Refugee Convention for five years, and repealing the Human Rights Act to eliminate legal barriers to deportation. He envisions Trump-style raids to identify illegal migrants and plans to use aid and sanctions to ensure cooperation from other nations. Deportees may be sent back to hostile regimes or third countries.

Farage seems not to have noticed either the public opposition to Trump’s mass deportations nor the impact its having on the economy and the international standing of the U.S.

 

He is, as always, strong on inflammatory rhetoric, weak on detail.

 

A carnival barker calling in punters for his clown show while hiding the truth of the price of the tickets.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8znp8y8v2o

"His plan resonates with many in Middle Britain" - says The Daily Mail 🤭

You mean "Middle England". ENGLAND.

 

Why are you suggesting that the muppetry, social inadequacy and plain dimness of some disaffected and fickle little Englanders is some sort of national affliction? Oh... I see. It's the Daily Fail. Note: no rubber dinghies have landed on Scottish, Welsh or Irish beaches.

 

Even foghorn Farage backpedaled on his "all immigrants" exhortation the following day in Edinburgh when he said women an children would be (temporarily) exempt. Yes, even Nigel appreciates that paying the Taliban to take back their women and children isn't a good look.

Cannot say if the man in on tune. 

 

But definately all those in power since the last 15 years are and were totally out-of-tune. 

18 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

"His plan resonates with many in Middle Britain" - says The Daily Mail 🤭

 

Oh look, you and Chomps on the same thread at the same time again. 😆 What a coincidence...

 

Look Chomps, Farage has a unique ability to read the mood of the nation. It has changed a lot since Scampton. Even "middle Britain" has realized the situation has gone way too far and they are fed up with it.

 

Sure, your mates at Antifa might object but they'd be in the minority even when you include the police offering them a free taxi service and pre-printed placards. 

10 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Farage has a unique ability to read the mood of the nation

Lol, pull the other one. Farage has a sharp instinct for identifying and exploiting specific public grievances, but his approach is less about capturing a unified "national mood" and more about amplifying the frustrations of a vocal and loud minority or plurality. He’s less a national barometer than a savvy political entrepreneur who knows his market.

 

Calling this a "unique ability to read the mood of the nation" oversimplifies things. Farage's appeal is not universal full stop. It’s heavily concentrated among specific demographics - like the photo in the op displays clearly with its own inherent bias.  Nigel's rhetoric often amplifies the concerns of these groups while alienating others, such as urban, younger, or more progressive voters who favor multiculturalism or EU integration. Critics argue he doesn’t so much "read the nation" as skillfully play to a specific pre-existing audience, using divisive issues like immigration to galvanize support while ignoring or dismissing opposing views. If you think this is the mood of the nation you are just trapped in his audience.

1 minute ago, Hamus Yaigh said:

If you think this is the mood of the nation you are just trapped in his audience.

 

Unfortunately you are confusing what you wish to be true with what is actually true.

 

This is not a minority view as you suggest. This is a mainstream view. More importantly, people are no longer afraid to express that view openly. You can shout Bigot and Racist as much as you like, it won't work anymore. 

 

https://www.ipsos.com/en-uk/two-thirds-britons-say-total-number-people-entering-uk-too-high

 

Nigel Farage is in tune with middle Little Britain.

25 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Unfortunately you are confusing what you wish to be true with what is actually true.

 

This is not a minority view as you suggest. This is a mainstream view. More importantly, people are no longer afraid to express that view openly. You can shout Bigot and Racist as much as you like, it won't work anymore. 

 

https://www.ipsos.com/en-uk/two-thirds-britons-say-total-number-people-entering-uk-too-high

 

And yet I’ve given an example of how Farage’s RAF base plan has already failed due to the opposition of people who are definitely members of middle Britain.

 

Do you want to try and refute this?

50 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Oh look, you and Chomps on the same thread at the same time again. 😆 What a coincidence...

 

Look Chomps, Farage has a unique ability to read the mood of the nation. It has changed a lot since Scampton. Even "middle Britain" has realized the situation has gone way too far and they are fed up with it.

 

Sure, your mates at Antifa might object but they'd be in the minority even when you include the police offering them a free taxi service and pre-printed placards. 

I was going to reply, but @Hamus Yaigh has eloquently said what I was about to.

8 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

And yet I’ve given an example of how Farage’s RAF base plan has already failed due to the opposition of people who are definitely members of middle Britain.

 

Do you want to try and refute this?

 

The reason the villagers of Scampton (or Middle Britain as you dishonestly refer to them) objected was because they (like the rest of Britain) didn't want the asylum seekers in THEIR village.

 

Not because they are pro immigration.

 

Nobody wants them. It's like a hot potato and Labour don't know who to pass it to next. 

Advance UK is the way to go now.

 

Farage has bottled it.

1 minute ago, Walt Kowalski said:

Advance UK is the way to go now.

 

Farage has bottled it.

 

Don't split the vote. 

 

We've got to get Labour out. 

59 minutes ago, Sigmund said:

Cannot say if the man in on tune. 

 

But definately all those in power since the last 15 years are and were totally out-of-tune. 

 

And when Badenoch says that Reform are simply copying their policies without ever publicly stating what their illegal immigration policy is, they are even further out-of-tune.

2 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Don't split the vote. 

 

We've got to get Labour out. 

I agree. I still think Reform will end up with more seats, but the scene has already been set - many on the far right think farage has lost his nerve, hence a new party has been born. It may well end in a hung parliament, reform and advance working together.

8 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

The reason the villagers of Scampton (or Middle Britain as you dishonestly refer to them) objected was because they (like the rest of Britain) didn't want the asylum seekers in THEIR village.

 

Not because they are pro immigration.

 

Nobody wants them. It's like a hot potato and Labour don't know who to pass it to next. 

 

...and, in case you're still bedazzled by the bombast and rhetoric, neither does Nigel.

1 minute ago, Walt Kowalski said:

I agree. I still think Reform will end up with more seats, but the scene has already been set - many on the far right think farage has lost his nerve, hence a new party has been born. It may well end in a hung parliament, reform and advance working together.

 

If they agree not to compete for the same seats, no problem. 

 

Otherwise it could be like Reform and the Tories all over again and Labour get in via the back door. Even worse if we have Reform, Advance and the Tories all competing for the right wing vote in the same seats. 

 

I don't think Farage has lost his nerve personally. I think he is softening the rhetoric to appeal to swing voters. 

 

10 minutes ago, Walt Kowalski said:

Advance UK is the way to go now.

 

Farage has bottled it.

 

Tell us more.

 

...about Advance UK I mean. We're already tired of Nigel's perpetual political bottling plant.

2 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

I don't think Farage has lost his nerve personally. I think he is softening the rhetoric to appeal to swing voters. 

That's exactly what the far-right don't like.

 

But I also get why he is doing it.

2 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

 

...and, in case you're still bedazzled by the bombast and rhetoric, neither does Nigel.

 

Farage wants to deport them.

 

Easier said than done, granted. 

 

I'd settle for camps on one of the cold little islands until they self deport. Remove the incentive and they will stop coming.

1 minute ago, NanLaew said:

 

Tell us more.

 

...about Advance UK I mean. We're already tired of Nigel's perpetual political bottling plant.

google them! all the info is on their website.

2 hours ago, CharlieH said:

 

In December 2018, a dozen migrants embarked on a perilous journey to Britain in small dinghies from the French coast. Fast forward seven years, and approximately 180,000 asylum seekers have crossed the Channel. This surge has raised significant concerns regarding the pressure on public services and social cohesion within communities.

 

At the onset, then Home Secretary Sajid Javid declared the situation a 'major incident.' However, government efforts such as the Rwanda deportation scheme have faced obstacles, and the 'smash the gangs' strategy seems ineffective against rising small boat crossings.

 

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has introduced a bold plan to address what he describes as an 'invasion.' He proposes the deportation of 100,000 illegal migrants annually if he gains power. His strategy includes arresting those arriving in dinghies, detaining them in camps on disused RAF bases, and promptly deporting them.

 

Farage's approach involves leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, suspending the Refugee Convention for five years, and repealing the Human Rights Act to eliminate legal barriers to deportation. He envisions Trump-style raids to identify illegal migrants and plans to use aid and sanctions to ensure cooperation from other nations. Deportees may be sent back to hostile regimes or third countries.

 

Critics have questioned the feasibility of Farage’s plan, pointing to potential challenges in unravelling international treaties and anticipated resistance from political and legal institutions. Despite this, Farage believes his proposals align with public sentiment, addressing frustrations over the asylum system and migrant rights seemingly overshadowing those of citizens.

Farage claims that ordinary people are exasperated by the perceived abuse of the refugee system. He argues that immediate deportation acts as a strong deterrent to Channel crossings. His plan resonates with many in Middle Britain, reflecting a shift in the national conversation on immigration.

 

As debates continue, Farage's proposal underscores the complexity of addressing illegal immigration. It shines a light on the demand for solutions that balance humanitarian obligations with the need to uphold public order and service capacity. Whether or not his plan can be effectively executed remains a contentious topic in the political landscape.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Daily Mail 2025-08-27

 

 

Of course critics have questioned the feasibility of Farage’s plan. BUT they have NOT come up with a feasible plan of their own and are never likely to. It is east to be a critic but not so easy to actually DO something constructive,

 

Iy makes me wonder how many critics have actually put their own money *NOT the taxpayers) where their own critical mouths are, and taken care of several illegal immigrants, financially and responsibly.

1 hour ago, Sigmund said:

Cannot say if the man in on tune. 

 

The polls certainly say that he is in tune.

Just now, Walt Kowalski said:

That's exactly what the far-right don't like.

 

But I also get why he is doing it.

 

If Farage wants to win he shouldn't pander to the far right. They are a minority and will not win him the election.

 

He needs a solid right of centre position. 

 

 

1 hour ago, brewsterbudgen said:

"His plan resonates with many in Middle Britain" - says The Daily Mail 🤭

And was that the Daily Mail's own words, or were they repeating the words of Nigel Farage?

29 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

yet I’ve given an example of how Farage’s RAF base plan has already failed due to the opposition of people who are definitely members of middle Britain.

 

Declare a National Emergency.

 

Get the Army to build tented, razor wire camps on Military training areas.

 

That will put paid to the rent-a-mob, with their placards.

 

That will put paid to Lefty Lawyers

 

And also put paid to the HRA and the ECHR.

6 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

 

Tell us more.

 

...about Advance UK I mean. We're already tired of Nigel's perpetual political bottling plant.

Who is "We"? 

 

Please speak for yourself and those people that you KNOW agree with you. You certainly don't speak for me.

12 minutes ago, billd766 said:

And was that the Daily Mail's own words, or were they repeating the words of Nigel Farage?

The Mail's interpretation, I think.

12 minutes ago, The Cyclist said:

 

Declare a National Emergency.

 

Get the Army to build tented, razor wire camps on Military training areas.

 

That will put paid to the rent-a-mob, with their placards.

 

That will put paid to Lefty Lawyers

 

And also put paid to the HRA and the ECHR.

So you're advocating a military-style dictatorship?