AssetID: 55638954
Headline: UNCAPTIONED: UK And France Agree £662m Deal To Tackle Small Boat Crossings
Caption: UK And France Agree £662m Deal To Tackle Small Boat Crossings. The UK and France have agreed a £662 million deal aimed at reducing small boat crossings in the English Channel. Under the agreement, French authorities will deploy riot-trained officers to beaches, along with drones, helicopters and surveillance technology to disrupt people smuggling operations. Shabana Mahmood said the deal will help prevent dangerous journeys and target criminal gangs facilitating crossings. For the first time, part of the UK funding could be withdrawn if results are not delivered, although specific targets have not been confirmed. The plan has faced criticism from opposition parties, who question its effectiveness and value for money. Crossings have risen in recent years, with tens of thousands arriving by small boats, keeping pressure on both governments to find a lasting solution. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,UK,France,agree,£662m Deal,tackle,small boat,crossing,English Channel,immigrants,dangerous,safety,criminal gangs,Shabana Mahmood,smuggling,police,surveillance,helicopters,drones
PersonInImage: