Nigel Farage declares illegal migrants in army bases would be BANNED from towns under Reform government
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Nigel Farage has declared that a Reform government would transform military barracks currently accommodating asylum seekers into detention facilities on its very first day in office.The party leader outlined plans requiring emergency legislation designed to circumvent existing human rights protections, which would stop migrants who entered Britain illegally from moving freely into surrounding communities.Speaking to reporters while visiting Crowborough in East Sussex, Mr Farage pointed to the local converted barracks now housing close to 400 asylum seekers.He said: "A secure army camp down the road wouldn't worry the residents of this little town of Crowborough.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "It is the fact they're all free to roam, and the numbers are going, 350 yesterday, 30 more today.
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Goodness knows where this is going."Reform has pledged to introduce laws rendering all asylum applications from illegal arrivals inadmissible, clearing the path for forced removals or voluntary...
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