Carole Malone rages after watching GB News’s Patrick Christys confront people traffickers: ‘Starmer is NOT serious’

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Carole Malone rages after watching GB News’s Patrick Christys confront people traffickers: ‘Starmer is NOT serious’
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By Ben Chapman


Published: 22/07/2025

- 08:26

Patrick spent the day in Calais confronting people smugglers, activists and migrants looking to cross the Channel

Political commentator Carole Malone has launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister's strategy for combating people smuggling operations, following footage from a GB News investigation.

Speaking on GB News, Malone declared: "This shows Keir Starmer isn't the vaguest bit serious about smashing the gangs."


She argued that the success of the undercover operation demonstrated what could be achieved with proper determination. "If Patrick Christys can get three in half an hour, imagine what MI5 and MI6 could do if they put their minds to it," she said.

Malone expressed frustration with what she perceived as empty rhetoric from the Government. "I would like to know with Starmer, he made a very stupid speech in a weird video talking about controlling the borders but he looks ridiculous when this is going on."

Carole Malone, Patrick Christys and Keir Starmer

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Carole Malone said Patrick's investigation showed how much can be achieved through sheer will

The commentator emphasised that successful outcomes depended on political determination rather than resources. "Patrick found these people smugglers because he has the will to do so. That's the difference with Keir Starmer and this Labour Government, they don't have the will to do so," she stated.

Malone highlighted concerns about personal safety whilst criticising the government's inaction. "He is putting himself in danger here. If the Government got cracking with our special services, there would be none of this. They would be lifted in an instant."

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She also condemned the current legal framework for failing to deter criminal activity. "The penalties they are receiving are pitiful, you can get a couple of months for putting people across the Channel. That is not going to deter anybody," Malone argued.

GB News star Patrick Christys conducted an undercover investigation in France, where he assumed the identity of a Vietnamese national seeking illegal passage to Britain.

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The 33-year-old broadcaster arranged a meeting with an individual suspected of facilitating Channel crossings, having initially established contact through English-language messages.

When communication ceased, Patrick travelled to France to collect evidence for French authorities.

The arranged encounter took place with the alleged smuggler emerging from nearby vegetation. However, the individual became alarmed upon noticing recording equipment.

The investigation aimed to expose the operations behind illegal Channel crossings into the UK. Patrick's confrontation with the suspected trafficker formed part of a broader examination into the networks facilitating unauthorised entry into Britain.

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Reform UK's Jake Berry offered his perspective on the undercover footage during the GB News discussion.

"It's interesting footage, it shows how this can be broken down, we've made no effort whatsoever but Patrick's brilliant journalism has shown how this can be done," Berry commented.

The Reform UK representative drew comparisons with Nordic immigration policies to suggest alternative approaches. "Sweden, not known as a right-wing country, has announced that you have to live there five years before claiming any benefits or welfare. Why can't we do that?" he asked.

Berry's remarks suggested that the journalism demonstrated practical methods for addressing smuggling operations that authorities had failed to implement.

His reference to Swedish welfare restrictions indicated support for stricter eligibility criteria for new arrivals in the UK.

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