Priti Patel to send boats carrying migrants to UK back across Channel
The Guardian says Priti Patel is preparing to send back small boats carrying migrants in the Channel despite warnings from the French authorities that it could endanger lives.
Border Force staff are being trained to employ “turn-around” tactics at sea under plans developed for two years, a statement from the Home Office said.
It would allow UK officers to force small boats back into French waters. It is unclear if the proposals would include taking migrants back to French shores.
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