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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ted Hennessey and George Lithgow

UNCOVERED: Labour mp demands apology after reform uk shares misleading audio clip - Caught on Camera

  • Labour MP Jo White has demanded an apology from Reform UK, accusing them of sharing a misleadingly edited audio clip about her stance on migrant boat crossings.
  • Reform UK posted a clip that appeared to show Ms White, the newly appointed Immigration Minister, saying, “I don’t care if we stop the boats”.
  • Ms White shared an extended version of the clip, clarifying her actual statement was, “I don’t care who will stop the boats… my number one priority is to stop those boats”.
  • She accused Reform UK of deliberately twisting her words to mislead the public and called for them to withdraw their false claim and apologise.
  • The incident coincided with a busy day for Channel crossings, with migrants seen attempting to reach the UK from Equihen-Plage, France.

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