Cabbie demands Navy intervention
A London cabbie confronted Rishi Sunak over the small boats crisis, urging the Navy to tow migrants back to France. Grant Davis, the Sun Cabinet's Transport Secretary, challenged the Prime Minister during the show Never Mind The Ballots.
Controversial proposal faces resistance
The cabbie's proposal faced resistance from the Sun's Defence Secretary, Hugh Andree, who argued it would breach France's sovereignty. Sunak expressed shared frustration over the rising number of Channel crossings but deemed "turn-back" tactics too risky due to the flimsiness of the dinghies.
Pressure mounts on Sunak to address Channel crisis
Pressure is mounting on Sunak to address the increasing Channel crisis as arrivals from France have surpassed 5,000 this year. The Reform Party is gaining popularity, and Sun readers are expressing frustration over the immigration issue.
Sunak vows to tackle the issue
Sunak pledged to address the crisis, emphasizing the importance of border security and controlling illegal migration. He highlighted the need to uphold sovereignty and hinted at potentially making it an election pledge to resolve the issue effectively.
