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French to deploy riot police to stop migrants - paid for by Britain
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0:27Now PlayingThe UK has agreed a new deal with France to stop migrants crossing the English Channel on small boats.
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The agreement, costing more than £650 million means that Britain will deploy riot-trained police to French beaches, while French authorities will use drones, helicopters, and cameras to intercept people smugglers.
Ministers have said around £100 million of the the total funding could be redirected or withdrawn after a year if not enough journeys are stopped.
The Conservatives have criticised the deal saying 'France shouldn’t get a single penny unless they stop the vast majority of the boats.'
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