Zia Yusuf also walks back lethal force comments, signals distrust of Conservative defectors
1 Oct 13 4:56 AM · 2d ago · 3 articles · 3 posts · 1 comment · 4 sources · development 1 of 1
Reform chair Zia Yusuf, who had previously promised lethal force would be used against migrants, rowed back on BBC Breakfast, saying it would only be used "in extremely limited circumstances where it is necessary to protect innocent life." He also criticized other former Conservatives in the party, including Jenrick.
“In the event there are people on those boats with weapons, with firearms, who think nothing of shedding inno…”
Zia Yusuf
Nigel Farage Reform UK leader
Robert Jenrick Reform UK MP, defected from Conservatives
Zia Yusuf Reform UK chair
Luke Pollard UK Defence Minister
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How is it possible that such inhumane ideas are earnestly discussed? Where have we ended up? What is next? # humanity # HumanRights # moral # ethics https://www. theguardian.com/politics/2026/ oct/13/nigel-farage-reform-robert-jenrick-small-boats-royal-marines-lethal-force
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Farage doesn't find it despicable, he just doesn't want it said out loud... Or he lets minions say it out loud to test the water.
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