Labour peer demands ‘more aggressive’ approach towards France as record-breaking ‘mega dinghy’ crosses Channel

Labour peer Lord Glasman has called for a “much more aggressive” approach towards France after the largest migrant boat ever recorded crossed the English Channel today.

His comments came after a “mega dinghy” carrying a record 165 migrants made the journey to Britain, surpassing the previous record for the number of people on a single small boat.

Speaking to GB News, Lord Glasman argued existing agreements with France had failed to stop the crossings and accused Paris of not honouring its commitments.

“We've got to have a much more aggressive policy towards the French government,” he said.

“They're not keeping their word. They're not honouring this. This is a breach of our sovereignty.

”The Labour peer said the Government was obliged to operate within the law but insisted ministers needed to “stop this at source”.

“This is making a mockery of our sovereignty. It's a threat to the public, and it has to be robust,” he added.

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