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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Editorial

Let us try safe, legal routes before putting up nets to stop the boats

It did not take long to test the limits of Shabana Mahmood’s declaration that she would do “whatever it takes” to stop the boats.

Our exclusive report, shared with Le Monde, that the French authorities are planning to use nets to foul the propellers of dinghies attempting to make the crossing to Britain risks being a step too far.

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