Macron 'absolutely wrong' to blame UK for Channel crossings, says Priti Patel – video

The home secretary has said Emmanuel Macron is wrong to say the UK's immigration policy encourages people to risk their lives crossing the Channel from France in small boats. The French president had said Britain's system favoured clandestine migration and did not allow asylum seekers legal ways into the country. Asked about Macron's intervention by the Labour MP Diane Abbott while appearing before parliament's home affairs select committee on Wednesday, Patel said: 'Macron's comments are wrong. They're absolutely wrong'

• Priti Patel says Macron absolutely wrong' over Channel crossings