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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Pa Political Staff

Starmer praises German plans to ‘strengthen’ laws to tackle small boats

Sir Keir Starmer praised German plans to “strengthen” laws to disrupt small boat crossings to the UK by the end of this year.

Speaking alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the Prime Minister said that the proposals that will mean small boats can be seized are a “clear sign that we mean business”.

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