Philp seeks answers over French navy firing drill

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It felt intimidatory and like it was done to stop us following what was happening in the Channel. Send your story ideas to [email protected], external or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250.Related topicsEnglish ChannelDoverChris PhilpMore on this storyFrench Navy carries out 'shooting drill' mid interviewPublished20 hours agoRelated internet linksHome Office

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▪It felt intimidatory and like it was done to stop us following what was happening in the Channel.
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Philp seeks answers over French navy firing drillImage source, Richard Pohle/The TimesImage caption, A French patrol officer at the back of the boat was seen pointing a pistol towards the seaByDaniel Sexton and Michael Keohan, South EastPublished2 hours agoChris Philp has told the BBC he plans to contact the French ambassador to seek an explanation after a French naval vessel carried out a live firing exercise close to a boat he was conducting interviews on in the English Channel.Speaking in Dover after the incident, the shadow home secretary said: "I am planning on contacting the French ambassador by next Monday to ask why 17 rounds were fired so close to our boat."The incident was captured on camera while the BBC was interviewing Philp about the Conservative's proposals to tackle small…

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