PM’s Europe ‘reset’ has delivered change in French tactics on small boats: No 10

Downing Street has credited Sir Keir Starmer’s ‘reset’ with Europe for bringing about a change in French tactics on small boats (Justin Tallis/PA) - (PA Archive)

Sir Keir Starmer’s “reset” with Europe has delivered a change in French tactics on tackling small boats crossing the Channel, Downing Street has said.

Number 10 said reports French police officers had used knives to puncture a boat in waters off the French coast for the first time were a “significant moment” that could have “a major impact” on smuggling gangs.