British media outlets have given significant attention to Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama’s statements made during his visit to London, where he addressed issues of Brexit, immigration, and UK–Albania relations.
Rama Praises UK Cooperation on Migration
During a speech at Chatham House, part of a summit focused on tackling trafficking through the Balkans, Prime Minister Rama commended Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government for its progress in fighting illegal migration.
Rama described the current cooperation between the two countries as functioning in a “fantastic and sustainable way,” according to reports from the British tabloid Mirror.
Criticism Toward Nigel Farage and Brexit’s Impact
In comments highlighted by The London Economic, Rama criticized the “theatricality” of Nigel Farage, calling the Reform UK leader a “mirror of problems with some theatrical capacity to appear attractive.”
The Albanian leader also offered a sharp critique of Brexit’s consequences, saying that the move had backfired on its original promises.
“Some call them small boats; some call them Brexit boats,” Rama said. “You left Europe because you wanted fewer boats — now you have more. You left because you wanted more investment — now you have less. You left because you wanted more happiness — now you’re in depression.”
His remarks were widely quoted as a bold and ironic reflection on post-Brexit Britain.
Response to Suella Braverman’s Comments
Rama also revisited former Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s remarks about Albanian migrants. Braverman had previously claimed that a Labour government would “let all criminal Albanians come into the UK.”
Expressing his frustration, Rama noted Braverman’s political downfall, asking rhetorically,
“By the way, where is she?”
He added humorously,
“Remember — don’t mess with Albanians. If they curse you, you just disappear.”
British Press Reaction
Publications such as The London Economic and Mirror described Rama’s address as “a powerful summary of Brexit’s impact” and praised his frank tone on UK domestic issues. His comments have sparked renewed debate about the effectiveness of Brexit and the UK’s current immigration strategy.
