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France and UK to stop small boats together, says Macron

France and UK to stop small boats together, says Macron

By: | Published: 2025-07-08 17:38:00 | Source: www.bbc.com

Sam Francis

Political reporter

Henry Zeffman

Chief political correspondent

PA Media A French rescue boat with crew members in orange uniforms and life jackets escorts a small, overcrowded inflatable boat. The inflatable boat is filled with people wearing life jackets, believed to be migrants, as it moves away from the French coast.PA Media

French President Emmanuel Macron has said the UK and France “will deliver” on stopping small boat crossings, ahead of negotiations with Sir Keir Starmer this week.

Downing Street is hoping to finalise a deal on border enforcement during Macron’s three-day state visit, the first by a French president since 2008.

The talks are expected to focus on new powers for French police to intercept boats in shallow waters and a “one in, one out” migrant returns deal.

Speaking in the UK Parliament ahead of the talks, Macron said the two countries were “stepping up” their joint efforts but warned EU support was essential to ensuring “a lasting and effective solution”.

Adressing both Houses of Parliament, Macron said: “In this…

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