France and UK ‘failing to tackle anti-migrant activists’

Migrant support groups in France say lack of action over British activists is encouraging violent and xenophobic practices'

UK and French authorities have been accused of encouraging violent and xenophobic practices" by failing to tackle anti-migrant British activists who travel to northern France in an attempt to stop small boat crossings.

In an unusual move, nine French associations working with people camped in northern France have issued a statement condemning the UK and French governments for lack of action.