Britain is facing an 'unacceptable' rise in the number of boats carrying migrants across the English Channel and would act to send 'illegal' ...
Border Force crews of British Coastal Patrol vessels position their craft in Ramsgate harbour, Britain, Jan 4, 2019. LONDON: Britain is facing an"unacceptable" rise in the number of boats carrying migrants across the English Channel and would act to send"illegal" entrants back to France, immigration compliance minister Chris Philp wrote in an article published on Saturday .
"The French must ensure that migrants who are caught attempting to reach the UK by boat cannot do so again," Philp wrote. The London-based Times newspaper reported that UK ministers were considering blocking migrant boats in the English Channel before they enter UK waters, a tactic used by Australia against migrants.Almost 4,000 people have crossed the English Channel this year in more than 300 small boats, according to a BBC report.
"This is a joint problem ... which needs a joint operational response," the French interior ministry spokesman said.
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