"According to the French newspaper Le Canard Enchaîné, Britain has already funded 100 police vehicles in the Pas-de-Calais region to combat illegal migration and people smuggling. Despite these measures, the two sides remain at an impasse."
"A Home Office spokesperson said: "France is our most important migration partner, and together, our joint work is reducing small boat crossings. We have prevented over 42,000 attempts by illegal migrants to make the journey across the Channel since this government took office.""
Shabana Mahmood's proposal to allow British Border Force vessels to intercept and return small-boat migrants crossing the English Channel has been rejected by France. The proposal was part of negotiations to renew a migrant patrol agreement, which has been extended while talks continue. French authorities cited territorial waters as a non-negotiable issue. Despite funding police vehicles and pushing for increased patrols, the two sides remain at an impasse, with a low interception rate reported for 2026.
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