Mass Deportation in the UK?
- linguollc
- Aug 27, 2025
- 3 min read
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, unveiled his latest migration plans on Tuesday, insisting that his party would prop up stricter border controls by leaving the European Convention on Human Rights and detaining or deporting anyone who enters the country illegally — children included.
Speaking at a press conference, Farage tried to gather up public anger over rising Channel crossings and recent protests linked to asylum-seeker housing. He argued that migrants would be detained upon arrival and deported, with no exceptions.
Although Reform UK holds only four seats in Parliament, Farage has managed to stack up support by channeling frustrations at mainstream parties. He hopes to round up enough voters to push the Conservatives aside and rank among the strongest parties on the right ahead of the next election.
Farage, who often ties migration to housing shortages and health care strain, said detention centers would be expanded and agreements secured with countries like Afghanistan and Eritrea. While critics warn of dangers to deportees, Farage replied that the U.K. cannot be responsible for the world’s crises.
Nearly 29,000 people have crossed the Channel by boat in 2025, and more than 111,000 have sought asylum. Reform’s proposals seem geared towards scaling up deportations in response.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has scrapped the Rwanda deportation plan, instead trying to fix up a new deal with France to return some migrants. Officials are also working to process claims faster and reduce reliance on hotels, where tensions have recently flared.
Rights groups condemned Farage’s approach, saying it ignores the plight of people fleeing torture and persecution. But Reform UK insists that the country cannot simply space out and avoid the issue.
Vocabulary List with Examples & Practice
prop up – to support or strengthen something that might otherwise fail
Example: Farage wants to prop up his agenda with harsh migration policies.
Practice: What policies do governments often try to prop up with public support?
double as – to have a secondary function or role
Example: Some detention centers may double as temporary shelters.
Practice: Can you name something in your home that doubles as something else?
gather up – to collect together in one place
Example: Farage tried to gather up voter frustration to fuel his campaign.
Practice: When do you usually need to gather up all your things quickly?
stack up – to accumulate or compare favorably/unfavorably
Example: Reform’s polling numbers are starting to stack up against major parties.
Practice: How does your workload stack up compared to last year?
space out – to lose focus or fail to pay attention
Example: Reform says Britain cannot afford to space out on migration issues.
Practice: Do you sometimes space out in long meetings or classes?
round up – to collect or bring people/things together
Example: The party is trying to round up enough support to challenge the Conservatives.
Practice: Who usually helps to round up people in your family for events?
sift through – to carefully examine in order to find what’s important
Example: Officials must sift through thousands of asylum applications.
Practice: What information do you often need to sift through at work or school?
fix up – to arrange or repair something
Example: The government is working to fix up a new agreement with France.
Practice: Have you ever had to fix up plans at the last minute?
gear towards – to design or direct something at a particular purpose
Example: Reform’s policies are clearly geared towards rapid deportation.
Practice: What kind of audience is your favorite TV show geared towards?
rank among – to be included in a particular group or level
Example: Reform hopes to rank among Britain’s dominant right-wing parties.
Practice: Which cities rank among your favorites to visit?
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