Border Force is 'conspiring with France to facilitate mass migration'

BORDER Force is under growing pressure to change its tactics in the Channel after being accused of “conspiring” with France to “facilitate mass illegal immigration”.

- By Michael Knowles Home Affairs Editor

Safe passage... migrants are brought ashore at Dover in Kent by Border Force last month

Fury is mounting over British vessels “acting as a taxi service” after years of small boat crossings.

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp also said Paris must start “forcefully intercepting” boats.

And he blasted UK authorities after a shocking audio clip revealed the level of cooperation between the British and French in the Channel.

The French navy vessel contacted its British counterpart for one crossing on Saturday, stating: “Good morning, I’m calling just to tell you information from a dinghy.

“There are approximately 25 people on board. Approximately 90% with life jackets and floatability and integrity is good.”