Watchman can reveal inconsistencies in Home Office claims on migrant boats and stopped crossings — raising questions over accuracy and transparency.

The government says it takes 44 days to destroy small boats used in Channel crossings.

But evidence reviewed by Watchman suggests the process often takes significantly longer.

This matters. Boat destruction is central to the government’s deterrence strategy — and if it is slower than claimed, the policy looks less effective.

There are also doubts over the claim that 42,000 crossings have been stopped by French authorities since Labour took power.

Watchman understands this figure may be misleading, potentially combining multiple categories without clear explanation. No detailed breakdown has been provided.

The result is a familiar pattern: strong headline figures, but limited clarity behind them.

Watchman’s findings suggest the official narrative does not fully stand up to scrutiny.

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