The renewed focus on migration came as the opposition Reform UK party unveiled a proposal dubbed “Operation Fortress,” promising to intercept and return small boats to France if elected. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said the plan would make Britain’s borders “impenetrable” and claimed that “within a fortnight, there would be no more boats.” His remarks come as Reform UK faces declining poll numbers and renewed scrutiny over gifts and donations to senior party figures. LEGAL QUESTIONS RAISEDThe ruling Labour Party accused Reform UK of repackaging previous immigration proposals to divert attention from questions surrounding the party’s finances. Migration remains one of the most contentious political issues in Britain, with successive governments struggling to stop asylum seekers from crossing the Channel in small boats despite tighter border measures and cooperation with France.