French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Britain turned to politics Wednesday as London is expected to press Paris for new measures to curb undocumented immigration.The number of migrants arriving on England's southern coast via small boats from northern France is a major political issue for Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

French President Emmanuel Macron held talks on Wednesday with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as the issue of small-boat crossings of the English Channel dominated the second day of his UK

LONDON (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday urged Britain to stick close to its neighbors despite its exit from the European Union, saying France and the U.K. will “save Europe” by standing for democracy, law and international order in a dangerous world.

President Emmanuel Macron has called for Britain and France to move on from Brexit and work “side by side” on issues including migration and defence, declaring “let’s not allow the Channel to grow wider”.

French President Emmanuel Macron has said the UK and France "will deliver" on stopping small boat crossings, ahead of negotiations with Sir Keir Starmer this week. Downing Street is hoping to finalise a deal on border enforcement during Macron's three-day state visit,