Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron are racing to finalise a 'one in, one out' Channel migrant deal as more boats were seen crossing today.
The PM and the French president embraced on the steps of Downing Street as he arrived for talks on the final day of his State Visit to the UK.
Kicking off a summit, Mr Macron said the countries 'shared the same will' to tackle illegal immigration. Sir Keir said they would deploy 'new tactics' and a 'new level of intent'.
The outlines of a pact have been emerging, with Britain returning some small boat arrivals to France, while accepting equal numbers of asylum seekers.
Supporters say the idea will deter people from making the perilous crossing, although critics have branded it a 'migrant merry go round'.
