Government: UK-France ties key to tackling migration
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Government: UK-France ties key to tackling migration
Paymaster General Nick Thomas-Symonds says the UK’s relationship with France is stronger than ever, with close cooperation on trade, defence and illegal migration.
He defends the Government’s efforts to tackle Channel crossings, highlighting crackdowns on illegal working and new laws targeting people smugglers.
Report by Covellm.
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