France to intercept small boats after pressure from UK
Summary
France has decided to start intercepting small boats in the Channel. This decision follows requests from the UK, aiming to prevent boats from leaving with passengers.Key Facts
- France agreed to start intercepting small boats in the Channel.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer asked French President Emmanuel Macron to support this action.
- The French maritime police will stop boats at sea before picking up passengers.
- This approach aims to protect human life by stopping overcrowded boats.
- French police will not use nets to stop boat propellers.
- Previous attempts at this policy were short-lived due to changes in government.
- Bad weather is currently delaying the start of the interceptions.
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