Home Secretary Yvette Cooper informed MPs that the French government is reviewing its policing approach to small boat crossings after a weekend marked by record numbers of migrants crossing the English Channel. Over 1,000 migrants made the journey, and criticism arose regarding the French police's inaction as they observe migrants boarding boats. Cooper emphasizes the need for a law change to allow French police to intervene earlier, addressing a loophole that has allowed criminal gangs to exploit the situation. Discussions for a swifter adaptation of these rules are ongoing.
Cooper explained to MPs, 'The French interior minister and the French cabinet have now agreed their rules need to change.' She highlighted ongoing discussions regarding new operational tactics.
Philp stated, 'They're not smashing gangs, they're smashing records,' criticizing the French response to migrant crossings and calling for a tougher UK stance.
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