As Trump calls for Navy intervention in the Channel, complex international law turns vessels into ‘migrant taxis’

US president insists ‘it doesn’t matter what means you use, illegal immigration must stop’

Donald Trump said Keir Starmer should bring in the military to tackle small boat crossings

President Donald Trump signalled during his state visit to Britain that military intervention could be used to deal with illegal migration to the UK.

As a cabinet minister declares ‘navy can be called upon if needed’ to turn back Channel migrants, former sea lord leads outcry against Trump plan, saying ‘we haven’t got enough…

As Trump calls for Navy intervention in the Channel, complex international law turns vessels into ‘migrant taxis’