The Royal Navy is planning to stop Channel patrols to prevent people crossing illegally from France
Ministers have been told by the Ministry of Defence that the Navy is planning to stop the patrols on January 31 unless action is taken to alleviate concerns.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced only a short time back in April that the Royal Navy would take over the channel patrols from Border Force.Workers suffer biggest drop in real pay since records began as inflation continues to soar'Pack an emergency bag': Brits warned to prepare for flash floods as thunderstorms set to batter UK
"In addition to the existing taskforce of patrol vessels, helicopters, search and rescue aircraft, drones and remotely piloted aircraft, this will send a clear message to those piloting the boats," Mr Johnson said at a speech in Kent.He added that the move would make sure "no boat makes it to the UK undetected".The Telegraph reports that the Royal Navy will relinquish responsibility for tackling cross-Channel migration "unless there are ministerial actions".
MPs have also raised concerns that the scheme is diverting resources from other military duties, and turning the Navy into a "taxi service". Both Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss have pledged to make tackling cross-channel migration a top priority should they become Prime Minister.
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