Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak back military border control as Navy set to continue patrolling Channel

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak back military border control as Navy set to continue patrolling Channel

The contenders to be next prime minister say military expertise is needed despite 20,000 people crossing this year under control of Navy, which rejects the use of so-called pushbacks. Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Tyne with her support vessel on patrol in ...
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