{"id":352627,"date":"2026-06-15T19:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T18:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/exclusive-footage-of-the-french-navy-giving-life-jackets-to-migrants-crossing-the-channel\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T19:00:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T18:00:40","slug":"exclusive-footage-of-the-french-navy-giving-life-jackets-to-migrants-crossing-the-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsisc.com\/videos\/exclusive-footage-of-the-french-navy-giving-life-jackets-to-migrants-crossing-the-channel\/","title":{"rendered":"EXCLUSIVE: Footage of the French Navy GIVING life jackets to migrants crossing the Channel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i4.ytimg.com\/vi\/oXP2Hc5trqo\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"EXCLUSIVE: Footage of the French Navy GIVING life jackets to migrants crossing the Channel\"><br \/> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oXP2Hc5trqo\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/p>\n<p>To find out more about a simpler way to go, click the link https:\/\/bit.ly\/SimplicityCremationsGBN and use our exclusive GBNews code \u2018GBNews250\u2019 for a gift card of \u00a3250. <\/p>\n<p>#ad T&amp;Cs apply. <\/p>\n<p>Exclusive footage appears to show members of the French Navy providing life jackets to migrants attempting to cross the English Channel, reigniting the heated debate over illegal migration and border security. The images have sparked strong reactions from politicians and commentators, with critics arguing that such actions could encourage further crossings. The footage comes amid continuing concerns over the number of small boats making the dangerous journey from France to the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>Reform UK Home Affairs Spokesperson Zia Yusuf reacts to the footage, claiming it demonstrates a failure to deter illegal migration and raising broader concerns about the handling of the Channel crisis. Yusuf also addresses his party\u2019s criticism of government contractor Serco, arguing that the company plays a significant role in the UK&#8217;s migration system. Following reports that Serco may be unwilling to support elements of Reform UK&#8217;s proposed migration policies, Yusuf explains why his party believes major contractors should be expected to implement the agenda of any democratically elected government.<\/p>\n<p>The debate intensifies as political commentator Matthew Stadlen challenges Yusuf&#8217;s claims and rhetoric. Stadlen argues that suggestions the French authorities are doing nothing to tackle Channel crossings are &quot;demonstrably false,&quot; pointing to French efforts to manage the situation on their coastline. He also criticises the use of highly charged language in the migration debate, including accusations directed at political opponents. The discussion highlights the growing divisions over immigration policy, border enforcement, international cooperation and how best to address one of the most contentious issues in British politics.<\/p>\n<p>#exclusive  #migrationcrisis  #smallboats <\/p>\n<p>Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS<\/p>\n<p>Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com\/friend<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To find out more about a simpler way to go, click the link https:\/\/bit.ly\/SimplicityCremationsGBN and use our exclusive GBNews code \u2018GBNews250\u2019 for a gift card of \u00a3250. #ad T&amp;Cs apply. 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