I had knife pulled on me in migrant camp, says shadow home secretary

Published: 8/13/2025
I had knife pulled on me in migrant camp, says shadow home secretary
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp recounts being threatened with a knife in a migrant camp in northern France during a visit to explore the illegal migration crisis. Philp reported the disturbing incident involving a machete while speaking to migrants, prompting a quick exit from the scene. The Conservative MP has been investigating the increasing numbers of people attempting to cross the English Channel to reach the UK, with a particular focus on combating people-smuggling gangs to reduce illegal crossings.