PM and French counterpart agree situation in Channel is ‘deteriorating’ despite more aggressive tactics by police in France

The Prime Minister will discuss the growing small boats crisis (pictured) with Emmanuel Macron at the G7 gathering of world leaders in Canada this week.

PM and French counterpart agree situation in Channel is ‘deteriorating’ despite more aggressive tactics by police in France

Keir Starmer delivered a grim assessment as pictures emerged of migrants battling through teargas grenades on a beach near Calais this morning before setting off for Britain.

As Prime Minister admits small-boat crisis is getting worse the full scale of the challenge facing authorities is laid bare

What motive is there for the French to stop small boat crossings when they can pass the problem to the British?