The Daily T Reform's crime crackdown: Can Farage really fly prisoners to El Salvador?
Jul 21, 2025
Steve Reed, the Environment Secretary, joins the discussion on Labour's ambitious plans to overhaul the water industry, facing rising bills and pollution. The conversation delves into the controversial proposals by Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, to transform the justice system, including ideas like flying criminals to El Salvador. Reed passionately addresses public concerns over crime and the complexities of policing strategies. The episode challenges listeners to think critically about political promises and the balance between safety and human rights.
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Farage's Crime Crackdown Plan
- Nigel Farage proposes 30,000 new prison places and 30,000 additional police officers.
- He emphasizes scrapping diversity roles to focus on physically tougher police officers.
Support for Stop and Search
- Farage supports stop and search up to saturation point in knife crime areas.
- He believes it will drive knives off the streets and has wide political support.
Personal Crime Frustration Anecdote
- Farage shared a personal story where police took no action despite knowing the location of stolen phones.
- This illustrates public frustration with police effectiveness.
