UK, France in final stages of deal to tackle illegal migration - PM spokesman

Britain and France are in the final stages of agreeing a new deal to curb the number of migrants illegally crossing the English Channel, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's spokesman said on Monday.

After meeting French President Emmanuel Macron at the COP27 climate summit, Sunak said he was optimistic about working with France to tackle illegal migration.

"A deal is being discussed and I think is in its final stages," Sunak's spokesman said.