Nigel Farage pledges huge crackdown on countries refusing to take back migrants

Nigel Farage pledges huge crackdown on countries refusing to take back migrants The Reform UK leader will set out the plans at a press coference next week. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Katie Harris , Senior Political Correspondent 14:57, Sun, Oct 11, 2026 Updated: 14:59, Sun, Oct 11, 2026 Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (Image: Getty) Reform UK will pledge to use tariffs to force countries to take back migrants in plans set to be announced tomorrow. Nigel Farage ’s party had already vowed to impose visa bans on those wanting to visit Britain legally from countries including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria, Eritrea, Sudan and Somalia if they do not accept returns of illegal immigrants and foreign criminals. But Reform is now planning to go further by also threatening sanctions such as tariffs and banning foreign airlines from using British airspace. The party highlighted Egypt as a possible target for the measures. Reform leader Mr Farage said: “I will not tolerate countries who won’t take back illegal migrants. I’ll impose tariffs, airline bans and visa bans on any country that refuses. Only Reform will end the invasion of our country forever.” Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Reform also plans to strike deals with third countries to deport those “extreme cases” where no country is willing to take them back, or it is inappropriate to return them to their home country. The party also wants to review every refugee status granted for the five years prior to a Reform government taking office. Get the latest politics news - straight from our team in Westminster and more I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family . Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info . Wes Streeting completely skewered on GB News over Brexit - ‘hang on!’ Andy Burnham lets slip huge hint over early general election Mr Farage will announce the measures at a press conference alongside home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf on Monday. It comes as more than 20,000 people have arrived in the UK on small boats so far this year. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT But crossings have fallen 41% compared to this point in 2025 and are around a fifth lower than in 2024 and 2023. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT More than 211,000 migrants have made the dangerous Channel crossing since 2018, but just 9,700 had been returned as of June this year. Immigration Nigel Farage Reform UK Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments