French police deployed to disrupt mega dinghies as Burnham and Macron meet
- Posted on September 2, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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In brief
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in the United Kingdom for a historic state visit, marking the first official trip by a European leader since Andy Burnham's appointment. The visit coincides with intensified French police operations targeting the smuggling networks behind small boat crossings in the English Channel. This diplomatic engagement reflects ongoing bilateral cooperation on migration control and border security between Paris and London.
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French police deployed to disrupt mega dinghies as Burnham and Macron meet
France’s president is the first European leader to visit the UK since Andy Burnham took office.
