French presidential hopeful says UK's 'shocking' immigration policies are to blame for small boats crisis and says situation is 'absurd'

Édouard Philippe, prime minister under President Macron, vowed to tear up agreements between Britain and France if the UK didn't change its 'absurd' approach.

Reported by Daily Mail. We will add other newspapers as they cover it. November 5, 2026, 00:06 UTC

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1. Daily MailUnited KingdomNovember 5, 2026, 00:06 UTC

   French presidential hopeful says UK's 'shocking' immigration policies are to blame for small boats crisis and says situation is 'absurd'

   Édouard Philippe, prime minister under President Macron, vowed to tear up agreements between Britain and France if the UK didn't change its 'absurd' approach.

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   November 5, 2026, 17:25 UTC · French presidential hopeful attacks Britain's 'shocking' immigration policies for attracting migrants, and wants UK to foot entire Channel coast policing bill