Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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As the small boats crisis returns to the top of the political agenda, Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage have both outlined their plans to stop Channel crossings.

In this video, we break down the key differences between Burnham's approach and Farage's proposed Operation Fortress, which would deploy the Royal Navy in the English Channel to tackle illegal migrant crossings. We also examine where the two leaders actually agree, including stronger action against people-smuggling gangs and closer cooperation with France.

Watch both leaders' comments in full and decide which approach you think would work.

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