Priti Patel to send boats carrying migrants to UK back across Channel

Border Force is being trained on turn-around' tactics but France warns plan could endanger lives

Priti Patel is preparing to send back small boats carrying migrants in the Channel despite warnings from the French authorities that it could endanger lives.

Border Force staff are being trained to employ turn-around" tactics at sea under plans developed for two years, a statement from the Home Office said.