Multiple outlets report an incident in the English Channel involving a British MP and a French warship or patrol vessel. The Daily Express and PerthNow both describe a UK politician (a Conservative MP/frontbencher) who shares or references footage and claims that shots were fired while he was on a boat carrying out interviews. The PerthNow report says the MP was conducting BBC interviews in the Channel and an opposition frontbencher alleges that 17 live rounds were fired from a French patrol vessel behind him. The Daily Express report similarly states that the MP shared a video appearing to show a French warship firing shots near his vessel. Both accounts frame the claim in terms of alleged or apparent firing, citing the MP’s video or statement rather than independent confirmation. Neither outlet’s provided text includes details on injuries, damage, or official responses from the French or UK authorities, nor does it specify the exact location, timing, or weapons used beyond the allegation of live rounds. The reports therefore focus on the MP’s account and the video evidence described by the politician.