Nigel Farage pledges huge crackdown on countries refusing to take back migrants

Reform UK will pledge to use tariffs to force countries to take back migrants in plans set to be announced tomorrow. Nigel Farage’s party had already vowed to impose visa bans on those wanting to visit Britain legally from countries including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria, Eritrea, Sudan and Somalia if they do not accept returns of illegal immigrants and foreign criminals.

Nigel Farage pledges huge crackdown on countries refusing to take back migrants

TL;DR

  • Reform UK will use tariffs to force countries to accept back migrants.
  • The party plans to impose visa bans on individuals from countries that do not accept returns.
  • Additional measures include tariffs and banning foreign airlines from British airspace.
  • Egypt is highlighted as a potential target for these sanctions.
  • Reform UK will also seek deals with third countries for deportations.
  • The party plans to review refugee statuses granted in the five years prior to taking office.
  • Nigel Farage stated that Reform UK will 'end the invasion of our country forever'.
  • The announcement comes as over 20,000 people have arrived in the UK on small boats this year.
  • Despite a fall in crossings compared to previous years, over 211,000 migrants have crossed the Channel since 2018, with only 9,700 returned.