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How do UK and France cooperate?
The UK and France work together on Channel crossings through various agreements and joint operations. This often involves sharing intelligence, coordinating patrols, and deploying officers on both sides of the Channel to deter crossings and disrupt smuggling networks. Burnham's thanks to Macron highlight this ongoing collaboration.
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