France Snubs BoJo Offer of Joint Calais Patrols, Tells UK to Focus on ‘Legal Immigration Paths’

After the death of 27 migrants trying to reach Britain across the Channel, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on 25 November published an open letter to French President Emmanuel Macron with a set of proposals on how to prevent the dangerous crossings. Among other measures, it suggested joint patrols to prevent boats from leaving the French coast.