UnHerd with Freddie Sayers Patrick Christys: Is Britain facing a 'summer of riots'?
Jul 25, 2025
Freddie Sayers chats with Patrick Christys, a GB News journalist who has reported from Calais migrant camps, exposing the dynamics of the UK migration crisis. Christys details his undercover experience revealing how easily migrants can access human traffickers online. He discusses the rising tensions over migrant hotels in the UK, warning of a potential 'summer of riots' fueled by public frustration and distrust in political leadership. The conversation highlights urgent concerns about social unrest and the ethical implications of asylum support systems.
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Shift in Migrants' Attitude
- Patrick Christys visited migrant camps near Calais twice and observed a shift from openness to hostility among migrants. - The second visit revealed aggressive resistance to media and a tense atmosphere dominated by mostly men from Sudan, Ethiopia, and Eritrea.
Migrants Driven by Benefits
- Most migrants Christys encountered are not genuine asylum seekers but seek Britain's benefit system. - They consider Britain a land of milk and honey with generous government support.
Violence Linked to Background
- Migrants from war-torn countries often bring a culture where violence is more common. - This cultural background influences their behavior during tense situations in camps and potentially in Britain.