French warship accused of firing shots as Tory frontbencher films in Channel

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has accused a French warship of attempted intimidation in the English Channel. According to Philp, the vessel fired 17 shots while he was conducting a BBC interview. The Tory frontbencher reported the incident, which occurred as he was filming in the area. These claims highlight a moment of shock for the MP regarding the actions of the French naval vessel during his professional engagement in the Channel.