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France and UK find common ground on tackling illegal Channel crossings

There's been disagreement in the past over how to tackle migrant crossings from France to UK, but Yvette Cooper, right, and Bruno Retailleau (left) now appear to be on the same wavelength. AP - Henry Nicholls

French and British interior ministers have committed to strengthening the fight against illegal migration, including France lifting a ban on police stopping migrant boats at sea.

Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau and his British counterpart Yvette Cooper met Thursday at the northern coastal town of Le Touquet where some migrants set off to try and reach the UK.

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