Since the beginning of the year, no less than 22 thousand migrants have reached the shores of the United Kingdom on temporary ships. By 2022, the total could be 60,000, according to the British Border Guards Association estimate. Paris disputes this last figure, but one thing is certain, the phenomenon is getting worse. In comparison, the UK recorded 28,526 arrivals in 2021, compared to 8,404 in 2020.
As the battle to succeed Boris Johnson has begun, the question of sectors is taking a more political turn than ever. Both candidates took it. On the one hand, Liz Truss said at the end of July that if she becomes the prime minister. “France must take responsibility for its role in protecting its borders.”. He also promised to increase the number of border guards by 20% and continue to deploy the fleet in the English Channel, which has been patrolling there since April. His rival Rishi Sunak, in turn, assured…
Source: Le Figaro
