The French are set to ask for more money before police start intercepting migrants trying to board small boats to cross the English Channel, it was revealed today.
Britain already has a deal with France to try and prevent refugees and and migrants from crossing the Channel, but until now, authorities have resisted entering the water themselves and only prevent those they catch on the shoreline.
The French government has now indicated its willingness to change tactic and turn back boats in the shallows, but says it needs more money to do so.
The extra funds would be spent on deploying drones and more police officers to ensure that policing of the coastline can also be maintained.
Representatives from both governments are currently negotiating a new deal aimed at cracking down on smuggling gangs which is said to be in the early stages.
