French Warship Fires Near UK Official | Belfast News

A French warship allegedly fired seventeen live rounds near a boat carrying UK shadow home secretary Chris Philp during interviews, which he claims were warning shots meant to intimidate him for exposing France’s lack of action on illegal Channel crossings. The incident, witnessed by Philp’s experienced skipper and a BBC reporter, occurred as France faces mounting pressure over migrant crossings — despite government claims of a significant drop in arrivals. Philp accuses France of silencing critics, while French authorities remain silent, adding tension to an already volatile situation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e38fc9d55473b922