"France and the UK are united in efforts to stop illegal small boat crossings, with 42,000 illegal migrants stopped from making the risky Channel crossing to UK shores."
"Operational contracts have been extended to deliver key French law enforcement and surveillance capabilities for a further two months, backed by £16.2 million (€18.5 million) in UK funding."
"I will do whatever it takes to restore order and control at our borders, stated interior minister Shabana Mahmood."
"UK media has reported the UK government wants to link further financial contributions to France to higher goals for stopping the number of boats, which France has opposed."
Britain and France agreed to extend a migration deal for two months to complete negotiations. The deal, originally established in 2018, involves UK funding to enhance French border security. In March 2023, the agreement was prolonged for three years with a commitment of €545 million to prevent illegal crossings. The UK interior ministry stated that 42,000 illegal migrants were intercepted. Operational contracts were extended with £16.2 million in UK funding to support French law enforcement. The Labour government faces pressure over immigration issues amid rising support for the Reform UK party.
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