Priti Patel discusses new agreement with France to curb migrant boats in the English Channel

The transcript discusses the joint intelligence operations between the UK and France to combat illegal migration. It highlights the increase in migrant crossings due to favorable weather and reduced trafficker costs. The UK and France are enhancing border security and law enforcement to tackle the issue. Despite criticism of UK funding to France, the cooperation has led to significant arrests and prevention of illegal crossings.

What is one of the key outcomes of the joint agreement between the UK and France?

• More migrants crossing into the UK

• Decrease in technology investments

• Increased intelligence sharing and arrests

• Reduction in the number of police on French beaches

Which factor has contributed to the rise in migrant crossings over the past year?

• Favorable weather conditions

• Decreased criminal activity

• Increased costs by traffickers

• Stricter border controls

What is a familiar tactic used by people traffickers according to the transcript?

• Avoiding all border security

• Charging higher fees

• Displacement into lorries

• Using small boats exclusively

What has been a criticism regarding the UK's financial contributions to France for border security?

• There are too many police on French beaches

• The French government is doing too much

• The UK should contribute more money

• The funds are not being used effectively

What is the main focus of the joint operations between the UK and France?

• Reducing technology investments

• Increasing the number of migrants

• Strengthening law enforcement against traffickers

• Building more border fences