France and UK Clash Over Channel Migrants

BBC: Channel crossings: France and UK clash over Border Force tactic plans

France has hit out at the UK over plans to turn back some boats carrying migrants across the Channel to England.

The government wants the Border Force to turn away boats - but only in limited circumstances under a pre-authorised policy signed off by Home Secretary Priti Patel.

France said this would break international maritime law, and also accused the UK of financial blackmail. Boris Johnson's spokesman has said any new plans will be safe and legal.

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