Conservative MP and Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has accused the French navy of firing shots near a boat he was on in the English Channel. Philp stated that a French patrol vessel fired 17 shots while he was participating in a BBC interview.
According to Philp, the incident occurred during a trip to the Channel to highlight the ongoing small boats crisis. He suggested that the French warship may have been attempting to stop him from drawing attention to the issue.
The French Navy reportedly described the activity as a "shooting drill" that took place mid-interview. No further details regarding potential injuries or direct confrontations have been reported from the event.
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