French Fury at Home Sec Priti Patel

Published: Sept. 10, 2021, 10:01 a.m.

b'Boats carrying migrants across the English Channel could be turned back from the UK, if personally approved by Home Secretary Priti Patel.\\n\\nThe government has authorised Border Force officials to use the new tactic - but only in limited circumstances.\\n\\nHowever France is strongly against the plan, saying it breaks maritime law and accusing the UK of blackmail.'