So, we’re told that France might be upset if a Reform government starts returning people who have left the French coast illegally in an attempt to reach Britain.

Upset? Really?

This is the very same France—backed by the wider European machine—that has happily imposed yet another layer of bureaucracy on British holidaymakers. British families who simply want to spend their hard-earned money in French cafés, restaurants, hotels and tourist attractions are now expected to queue for hours, deal with new entry systems and jump through fresh hoops just to enjoy a holiday.

Three-hour queues? Apparently that’s perfectly acceptable.

Returning illegal migrants who have departed French shores? Suddenly that’s a diplomatic outrage.

🎭 Funny How Principles Only Apply One Way

British tourists aren’t sneaking into France under cover of darkness. They’re arriving with passports, bank cards and suitcases full of spending money. They’re supporting local businesses, filling hotels and keeping restaurants busy.

Yet they’re rewarded with lengthy queues, extra checks and a growing list of travel requirements.

But if Britain decides it no longer wants to be the final destination for people who have illegally departed another country’s coastline, we’re expected to worry about bruised feelings?

Sorry… but ONIONS to that. 🧅😂

Every sovereign nation has the right to control its own borders. If European countries can introduce systems that inconvenience millions of law-abiding British travellers, surely Britain has every right to expect neighbouring countries to prevent illegal departures from their own shores—or accept people back when they fail to do so.

💥 Challenges 💥

Should British tourists patiently accept ever-growing queues and travel restrictions while Britain is criticised for wanting stronger border enforcement?

Is there one rule for holidaymakers and another for illegal migration?

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