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The French government is reviewing its policies to tighten up policing around small boats, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has told MPs.
Cooper faced criticism after more than 1,100 migrants crossed the Channel on Saturday – the highest number recorded on a single day so far this year.
Conservative shadow home secretary Chris Philp said French Police continued to stand by and watch as migrants made their way into boats just off the French coast.
Cooper replied that she was pressing for action on an agreement with French authorities, which would allow police to apprehend migrants in shallow waters.
