Deal between U.K. and France over small boat crossings 'in final stages', says Number 10

[onthedarkside]

 

Rishi Sunak promised "more details in the coming weeks" as he pledged to "grip this challenge" with his French counterpart

 

A deal between the UK and France to tackle people crossing the Channel in small boats is in its "final stages", Downing Street has said.

 

Rishi Sunak met Emmanuel Macron, the French president, earlier today at the COP27 climate talks in Egypt to discuss the issue, with the prime minister saying he left "with renewed confidence and optimism".

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Pressed on those details later, his official spokesman revealed a deal was close to being done and talks on the specifics were taking place separately, indicating they would involve Home Office officials.

 

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https://news.sky.com/story/deal-between-uk-and-france-over-small-boat-crossings-in-final-stages-says-number-10-12741102

 

 

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

Didn't read the link as they require me to accept cookies, but whatever they agree to I trust it won't be to institute a "taxi service" for them to the UK.

[nauseus]

It'll be more money for Napoleon. Complete waste.

Edited November 8, 2022 by nauseus

[RayC]

7 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

Didn't read the link as they require me to accept cookies, but whatever they agree to I trust it won't be to institute a "taxi service" for them to the UK.

Lot of background detail. Imo most relevant part of article as follows (make of it what you will):

 

"Mr Sunak reportedly wants to agree targets with Mr Macron for stopping boats, and a minimum number of French officers patrolling beaches, and to be able to deploy Border Force officers in France."