‘The French BLACKMAIL US!’ | Fears Of Increased Small Boat Crossings As UK-French Deal Nears End

France rejects UK demands for migrant crossing targets as a £475m Channel deal expires, leaving talks stalled. Shabana Mahmood wants funding tied to stopping boats, but French officials call this unrealistic and risky. Crossings prevention has fallen to 33.1%, with smugglers using “taxi boats”. Both sides aim to avoid disruption while negotiations continue. Ian Collins interviews Former Home Office Adviser, James Starkie. Have you got a story? Email [email protected] Click here for more from Talk https://talk.tv If you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/talktv?sub_confirmation=1