Three years ago PM Rishi Sunak cut a deal with President Macron for France & the UK to work together to reduce 'small boat' crossing across the channel.

The agreement is about to end & its replacement has not been finalised as the French are concerned about UK demands for a great emphasis on intervention & less focus on safety.

As the UK covers 2/3 of the costs, the demand is essentially for better value for money....which is not going down well

#SmallBoats #politics

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/30/uk-france-beach-patrol-deal-intercept-small-boats-negotiations-deadlocked

Small boats deal between France and UK is on verge of collapse

Negotiations deadlocked as No 10 wants more action on beach patrols but France has concerns over safety

The Guardian