France condemns a proposal by the UK hard-right Reform UK party to use the military to stop migrants crossing the English Channel on small boats. French authorities say the plan, if Reform UK wins power, would involve launching what they describe as the largest military operation in the Channel since World War II. The proposal would rely on naval action to disrupt departures and crossings, according to the reports. France criticises the approach, presenting it as an escalation of measures in a sensitive area of migration management. The two outlets report that Reform UK positions the operation as a significant, immediate response to irregular migration and boat crossings. French officials’ response focuses on the scale and nature of the contemplated military action, rather than on specific operational details. The issue is framed as part of broader political debate in the UK over how to address Channel crossings, with France responding to the potential implications for regional security and cross-Channel cooperation.