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France to Intercept Migrant Boats Amid Rising UK Arrivals

11/28/2025

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The French government will intercept small boats at sea to deter migrants crossing the English Channel, following pressure from Keir Starmer, leader of the UK Labour Party.
Keir Starmer urged French President Emmanuel Macron to implement these measures, citing a lack of effective deterrents.
French police will target "taxi boats" before they pick up passengers.
Care4Calais warns these tactics could endanger lives by forcing migrants onto riskier routes.
UK arrivals reached about 51,000 over the past year, underscoring the context for the new maritime operations.

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The French government will intercept small boats at sea to deter migrants crossing the English Channel, following pressure from Keir Starmer, leader of the UK Labour Party.
Keir Starmer urged French President Emmanuel Macron to implement these measures, citing a lack of effective deterrents.
French police will target "taxi boats" before they pick up passengers.
Care4Calais warns these tactics could endanger lives by forcing migrants onto riskier routes.
UK arrivals reached about 51,000 over the past year, underscoring the context for the new maritime operations.