Farage unveils small boats deal with French National Rally party
Nigel Farage and Reform UK have signed a memorandum of understanding with France's National Rally party to return small boat migrants to French ports. The agreement, signed by Jordan Bardella, aims to establish a framework for future cooperation on illegal migration if both parties gain power.
Why it matters
This deal signals a potential shift in international policy coordination between right-wing populist parties regarding border control and migration management.
Image source, EPA/Shutterstock By Becky Morton Political reporter Published 18 minutes ago Nigel Farage has agreed a deal with France's hard-right National Rally (RN) party on returning migrants who attempt to cross the English Channel in small boats.
It comes after Reform UK announced a plan to intercept boats and return migrants to French ports using the Navy , if the party wins power.
The proposed agreement with RN states that France would "ordinarily accept" those on board, and then repatriate them to their home country.
It was signed at Reform's annual conference in Birmingham by RN President Jordan Bardella, whom party leader and presidential candidate Marine Le Pen wants to make prime minister if she wins office.
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