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Has he tried to push his gunboats proposal again?

So is Border Force fit for purpose? The Sunday Express reports that Martin Hewitt, Labour's Border Security Commander, is the highest- paid civil servant in the Home Office, with a salary of £200,000, more than the prime minister. Some top officials have also received bonuses. Philip Douglas, director general of the Border Force, received bonuses of up to £15,000 in 2024-25 on top of his £140,000- £145,000 salary. Why, given the force's lamentable performance? Given that Border Force clearly cannot cope with the small boat crossings, is it time to bring in the Royal Navy and some gunboat diplomacy, since the French government clearly is not helping to stop the boats?
aug 30, 2025, 5:02 pm • 0 0

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