A Cabinet minister today dismissed Donald Trump's advice to use the military to stop Channel boats.
Peter Kyle insisted UK Border Force were responsible for keeping the country's borders secure.
He said they were able to 'call on' the Royal Navy if necessary - but suggested the forces needed to remain 'focused' on 'really key issues around the world'.
The comments came after the US President used a joint press conference yesterday to urge Keir Starmer to take tougher action on the small boat crossings.
Wrapping up his State Visit, Mr Trump warned that illegal immigration 'destroys countries from within' - as he highlighted his own success in securing America's borders.
