” Illegal Migrants Are Coming Across Our Borders and We Are Doing NOTHING”-Montgomery

Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch have become embroiled in a fierce debate over the UK government’s handling of illegal immigration, with Farage accusing officials of inaction. “People are coming across our borders, and we are doing NOTHING!” he said, reigniting the immigration debate in British politics.

The issue escalated after reports revealed that over 400 people crossed the English Channel illegally on Christmas Day. Speaking on the matter, Tim Montgomery, a former Number 10 adviser and now a member of Reform UK, supported Farage’s stance. “If 400 people can cross the channel on Christmas Day, it’s no surprise that thousands are joining Reform UK as a protest,” he remarked, referring to the 6,000 new members the party gained in a single day.

During an interview with talk TV Montgomery explained that the ongoing migrant crisis has left many Britons feeling abandoned by their government. “People are angry because it feels like nothing is being done to stop this. They want action, and they’re looking to Reform UK as the alternative,” he added.

Farage, never one to shy away from controversy, challenged Badenoch and the Conservative Party to prove their claims. He suggested inviting an independent auditing firm to review both Reform UK’s and the government’s figures on immigration. “Let’s have an independent evaluation and see who’s telling the truth,” Farage demanded.

Badenoch, on the defensive, cited digital algorithms and backend systems as explanations for discrepancies in party membership figures—a response critics, including Montgomery, described as “desperate.”

While immigration remains a central issue, Montgomery emphasized that Reform UK’s appeal must extend beyond that single topic. “The Conservative Party has failed on home ownership, low taxes, crime control, and economic growth. People are disillusioned with both mainstream parties and are seeking an alternative,” he said.

Montgomery acknowledged that Reform UK is still a work in progress but stressed its potential to fill the gap left by the Tories. “This is a young party with good instincts, but it needs to transition from a campaigning organization to a credible party with a well-thought-out manifesto,” he explained.

Montgomery warned that voter cynicism is at an all-time high. “If Reform UK presents ill-thought-out policies, it risks adding to the public’s distrust of politics. The stakes are incredibly high—not just for Reform UK but for British democracy as a whole,” he noted.

With the next general election potentially years away, Montgomery expressed confidence in Reform UK’s ability to develop policies that resonate with voters. “We have time to build a strong manifesto and show people that we’re ready to lead. The opportunity is huge, but so is the responsibility,” he said.

Reform UK’s rapid membership growth and rising prominence reflect public dissatisfaction with the current government. As Farage continues to voice concerns over immigration and broader failures, the party is positioning itself as a serious contender in UK politics.

“People want leaders who listen and act, not just make empty promises. Reform UK is stepping up to fill that void,” Montgomery concluded.