Yvette Cooper hails new French tactics to reduce Channel crossings

Home secretary says working with French is vital to stop boats crossing, as UK prepares for Emmanuel Macron visit

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Yvette Cooper has lauded new tactics used by the French to reduce the number of people crossing the Channel in small boats, before Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the UK this week, during which new initiatives are likely to be announced.