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Top Tory accuses French warship of firing '17 live rounds' as he records video on Channel
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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The Mirror News, Metro, and Express Politics all report that a French warship allegedly fired live rounds near a British MP in the English Channel, with the MP claiming 17 rounds were fired. The outlets broadly agree on the details of the incident, with the Mirror News providing additional context about the MP's interview on small boat crossings. The tone and emphasis of the coverage are similar across the sources, with a focus on the unexpected and dramatic nature of the event. The Express Politics adds that the MP shared a video appearing to show the French warship firing shots near their vessel.
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Mirror News
Top Tory accuses French warship of firing '17 live rounds' as he records video on Channel
Tory Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp was giving an interview about small boat crossings, which have fallen 45% compared to last year, when several loud bangs were heard behind him
28 Jul, 13:24
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Metro
French warship ‘fires 17 live rounds’ at Tory MP in Channel
28 Jul, 12:29
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Express Politics
French warship 'fires 17 live rounds' at British MP in English Channel
Conservative MP shared video appearing to show a French warship in the Channel 'firing' shots near their vessel.
28 Jul, 09:36