France finally agrees to intercept migrant boats at sea months after deal to stop crossings agreed
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The U.K. and France must work together to create safe routes for refugees. A humane, cooperative approach focused on family reunion and protection, not deterrence, is the best way to prevent dangerous crossings. Instead of blaming each other, both governments should share responsibility and uphold their duty to protect people fleeing war and persecution.
France continues to pocket British cash while doing next to nothing to stop the boats. Gendarmes watch dinghies launch without lifting a finger, and still the U.K. pays. Starmer, terrified of offending Brussels, has consistently refused to call this con out. Instead of smashing the gangs, Labour is smashing U.K. credibility while letting France take them for fools.
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